Everton star Ashley Williams says the Wales national team players were left surprised following the abrupt departure of Chris Coleman as manager.
Following Wales' failure to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Coleman swiftly quit his role as manager to take over the reins at Sunderland.
Williams said, “We were all shocked. We knew the talks were going on; I'd spoken to the gaffer during the week so we knew there was a risk he could go, but we never thought it would come to it because I knew deep-down he wanted to stay.
“When the news came we were obviously disappointed and, being honest, a lot of the lads were quite angry. Obviously, we don't know the full situation of what happened and how it played out, so it might well be that it's misplaced, but that was the initial feeling.
“There's obviously uncertainty about what happens now because of the strength of the relationship we had between the squad and the manager. Understandably, some of the lads are a little fearful of what might happen next but we'll wait and see."
Meanwhile, Everton caretaker manager David Unsworth says Oumar Niasse's diving ban sets a dangerous precedent.
Niasse was slapped with a two game ban after being found guilty of diving during Everton's 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace last weekend.
Unsworth said: "I think these people [the FA] will be very busy. It's a dangerous precedent that could be set if decisions are given against you which are debatable."
