Wales revitalised their prospects for qualifying in Euro 2024 when Harry Wilson's two goals secured a memorable 2-1 victory over Croatia.
Harry Wilson’s pair of goals clinched a stunning 2-1 win for Wales against Croatia, significantly enhancing their prospects of making it to Euro 2024. Image by PIROSCHKA VAN DE WOUW/POOL/AFP.
Rob Page’s men move above the World Cup semi-finalists into second place in Group D of qualifying, with Croatia now at risk of missing a major tournament for the first time since the 2010 World Cup.Wales had a disastrous start in Euro 2024 “Actions speak louder than words,” said Page as he hit back at his critics. “I’m sick and tired of having to keep coming on and talk about my future. Let’s just talk about the lads and the performances they have put in.“I get emotional because I’m so proud of them, and they deserve all the plaudits they are going to get. We can’t wait to meet up for the next game.”
Wales travel to Armenia and host Turkey in their final two matches. On top of losing Gareth Bale to international retirement, Wales were without two of their major threats, Aaron Ramsey and Brennan Johnson, through injury.But Fulham winger Wilson became his nation’s new hero with two brilliant finishes early in the second half. Victory was no less than Wales deserved as Croatia’s big names failed to live up to their billing.