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Wales coach Page convinced of bright future after Euros heartbreak

Wales coach Rob Page insists his team has a bright future after their Euros playoff elimination by Poland.

Wales were beaten on penalties with the tie finishing 0-0 after 120 minutes.

Page said: "I just know I've got a good group players, great staff, and we're going on the right path.

"There are younger players to be introduced as well, so that's my next aim.

"They've said it in the changing room, they've said it on the pitch with Ben [Davies, Wales captain]. We're a good group and we're going places.

"We have learned lessons, I've learned lessons from the campaign overall. If we get our values right, with or without the ball, we're a force to be reckoned with.

"We're disappointed but we'll build on it."

Page has a deal with Wales to 2026 and also said: "I've got a great relationship with Dave Adams, the technical director [of the FAW]. We've had our issues in the past, haven't we? It's been well documented.

"But everything's fine. Everything's great. I think they appreciate it. The board, the chief exec, the president, I think they see the journey we're on and what we're trying to do.

"In 12 months from retirement of senior players to introducing younger players and being one kick away from qualification. I think they see the work we're doing and the supporters do too."

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