Wales on the hunt for a new manager as Rob Page is sacked

Wales head coach Rob Page has been sacked, the Football Association of Wales has announced.

Page spent four years in charge, having initially been given the role on an interim basis in November 2020.

He was then appointed permanently in September 2022 and oversaw the team at two major tournaments.

He took Wales to the European Championship finals in 2020 and the World Cup in 2022, which was their first appearance at the tournament since 1958.

More recently, Page's position came under review following disappointing friendly results against Gibraltar and Slovakia in June.

FA Wales chief football officer Dave Adams thanked Page for his work with the team from under-21 level to senior level.

"I would like to thank Rob for his work with the Association over the last seven years, firstly as the U21s Head Coach and then onto the role of Cymru Head Coach," Adams said in a statement on the FAW website.

"Rob's work has delivered success reaching the Round of 16 at EURO 2020 and qualification to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and during his period we also integrated 18 pathway players into the senior squad. As we move forward this experience will support our objective to consistently qualify our Men's National Team to major tournaments."

Noel Mooney, FAW chief executive, added: "On behalf of myself and the entire FAW, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rob for his commitment and dedication to his roles for the National Teams.

"Under Rob Page's leadership, our Cymru men's team has achieved significant milestones and victories which have created many incredible memories for our nation, most notably our first World Cup in 64 years."

"We remain focused on our FAW value of 'Excellence' and look forward to the opportunities for our national teams and