TURNING THE PAGE
While the current international break could scarcely be more “meh” for fans of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, for the good people of Wales excitement is high. On Thursday evening, Tom Jones, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Shirley Bassey, assorted members of Goldie Lookin’ Chain, Michael Sheen, Gareth Edwards and Geraint Thomas will stop whatever it is they’re doing as their football team sets about booking themselves one of the three remaining places at Euro 2024, specifically the one in Group D currently allocated to “Play-off Winner A”. To earn the right to go to Germany and try to beat Austria into third place behind France and the Netherlands, Wales must first win two successive games. Should they see off Finland, a do-or-die eliminator against Poland or Estonia awaits. Rob Page’s men will fancy their chances seeing as both games – assuming they’re in them – will be played at the Cardiff City Stadium, which is famously their Happy Place.
