"Players have got to understand their role. I feel that's where the team benefit. You have a clear identity [when players] have an appreciation for other players. "Players teach you that as well. Some are way better. I thought they were good, but they are a lot better than I actually thought they were. "Understanding the system within the team is the most important [thing]. Sometimes I don't feel we give enough credit to players who are able to sacrifice themselves for the team."
"Recorded in the wake of a 7-1 thrashing of North Macedonia which sealed a place in the 2026 World Cup play-offs, the 46-year-old discusses his approach to matches and training as he builds towards a World Cup play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina in March and a possible home final against either Italy or Northern Ireland when a place at next year's tournament will be up for grabs,"
Wales adopt a flexible tactical approach with a visible tactics board and specific demands for each squad member. A 7-1 victory over North Macedonia secured a place in the 2026 World Cup play-offs and set up a March semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina with a potential home final to follow. Training and match preparation prioritize system understanding, role appreciation among teammates, and willingness to sacrifice individual play for team balance. Players have shown higher technical and tactical quality than initially assessed, prompting reassessment of squad capabilities and continued focus on preparation for the upcoming play-offs.
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