Rob Page needs a win – Latvia v Wales talking points

Manager Rob Page is under pressure after only one win 13 attempts.

Published Sep 10, 2023

Wales aim to keep their Euro 2024 qualification hopes against Latvia on Monday.

The Dragons have ground to make up in Group D after suffering June defeats to Armenia and Turkey.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the main talking points surrounding the clash at Riga’s Skonto Stadium.

Page under pressure

Rob Page, centre, and his coaching team — Rob Page, centre, is desperate for a win (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Brennan time

Wales v South Korea – International Friendly – Cardiff City Stadium — Brennan Johnson is set to take on extra responsibility for Wales following his big-money move to Tottenham (Zac Goodwin/PA)

State of play

James breakthrough

Jordan James made his first Wales start against South Korea and was one of the stand-out players on the night. The 19-year-old midfielder came through the same Birmingham academy as England international Jude Bellingham and also appears to have a bright future ahead of him. James’ passing and pressing offers balance to a Wales midfield that has often been overrun in the past year – but is it too early to throw him into a must-win qualifier?

Perfect record

Wales v Latvia – UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying – Group D – Cardiff City Stadium — Kieffer Moore headed in Wales’ winner against Latvia in March (Nick Potts/PA)