Ben Davies has praised the Ukraine squad for the manner in which they have handled adversity in the lead-up to their World Cup play-off final clash with Wales but emphasised the importance of divorcing the match from the occasion.
Ukraine earned an emphatic 3-1 win over Scotland in their play-off semi-final on Wednesday night, sealing their spot in the play-off final against Wales on Sunday in the Welsh capital. The semi-final was Ukraine's first competitive fixture since November owing to Russia's invasion of their country.
Sunday’s clash sees the final place at this year’s World Cup up for grabs, but Davies acknowledged that the grim reality surrounding the Ukraine squad back in their homeland cannot be escaped, and the left-back has commended the squad for their show of strength.
