Beneath-fire Wales boss Rob Web page says he’s decided to see out the three remaining years of his contract.
Web page signed a four-year deal precisely 12 months in the past as Wales ready to make their first look at a World Cup for 64 years.
However their fortunes have plummeted since and Web page faces a doubtlessly make-or-break Euro 2024 qualifier in Latvia on Monday.
Wales should beat backside facet Latvia – who’re but to register a degree in Group D – to maintain alive hopes of a top-two place and automated qualification for subsequent summer time’s finals in Germany.
Requested at his pre-match press convention whether or not he was below stress from the Soccer Affiliation of Wales govt to qualify, Web page stated: “I can’t let that have an effect on me. I can’t take into consideration that.
“I’ve received a job to do. I wish to qualify for me, as a Welsh supporter myself.
“Because the supervisor, I wish to be on this job for the remainder of my contract. I actually get pleasure from working with this group of gamers.”
Pressed additional on whether or not he was preventing for his job, Web page replied: “We’re in an trade the place it’s essential win video games of soccer.
“We’re in a interval of transition as nicely. I can’t affect what the board or individuals above do.
“All I can fear about is profitable video games of soccer and giving it my greatest shot.
“If I do this and it doesn’t work out for me, then a minimum of I can stroll away with my head held excessive.”
Wales warmed up for his or her journey to Latvia with a goalless draw towards South Korea on Thursday.
Web page stated he noticed loads of constructive indicators throughout that Cardiff conflict and Wales have been additional boosted by Friday’s set of ends in their qualifying part.
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Group favourites Croatia left Latvia dispirited with a 5-0 thrashing, whereas Turkey and Armenia drew 1-1.
Wales would draw degree on factors with Armenia in the event that they win in Riga and Croatia do likewise in Yerevan – and transfer inside three factors of Turkey with a recreation in hand.
“(Turkey and Armenia drawing) was in all probability the very best consequence for us,” Web page stated.
“It might be good for Croatia to get one other win for them to run away with it and have us preventing it out for second spot.
“We wish to win the sport. It’s all in regards to the factors for us. It doesn’t matter if it’s 1-0.
“They’re off the again of a troublesome recreation however they’ve been in video games proper up till the ninetieth minute.
“We are able to’t anticipate it off the again of a constructive efficiency towards Korea. I didn’t need the sport as a result of I didn’t wish to threat accidents and we’ve picked up an harm from that recreation as Wes (Burns) got here on and he tweaked his hamstring.
“There’s a technology of supporters who’ve seen Wales qualify for main tournaments. Dropping gamers makes the job tougher, however expectations say that we needs to be qualifying.
“It’s not as simple as that. We’ll proceed to try to qualify for each match.”