Wales have sacked manager Rob Page after three and a half years in charge.
Page led his country to a first World Cup in 64 years and guided them to the second round of Euro 2020.
But he has paid the price for Wales’ failure to qualify for Euro 2024, with this month’s miserable friendly displays against Gibraltar and Slovakia proving to be the final straw.
Football Association of Wales (FAW) bosses held talks for more than a week before eventually coming to an agreement that a change was needed.
Following an underwhelming performance at the 2022 World Cup, Page faced heavy criticism after an embarrassing home defeat by Armenia during Euro 2024 qualifying.
Wales responded with a memorable victory over Croatia, but their hopes of reaching a third successive European Championship ended in agonising fashion as they were beaten on penalties in the play-off final against Poland in March.
The FAW backed Page in the immediate aftermath of that crushing disappointment, with president Steve Williams saying the former centre-back would be in charge for the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Wales endured a desperate June international window, in which a youthful side drew with the minnows of Gibraltar before a stronger line-up were thumped 4-0 in Slovakia.
Wales were without a host of frontline players for both matches, but that did not stop Page facing boos and heavy criticism from fans after both matches.
Page became Wales boss in November 2020, initially taking over from Ryan Giggs on a temporary basis before getting the job permanently.
Wales Sack National Football Team Manager Rob Page
