Chris Coleman reckons his Wales stars have the maturity to succeed as they prepare for the next step of their World Cup qualification mission.
The Dragons – without star man Gareth Bale in the second half – came of age to overturn a one-goal deficit to beat Scotland 2-1 in Glasgow, and now face Croatia in a crunch Group A showdown tomorrow night.
Wales will know today if Tottenham ace Bale is fit to face Igor Stimac’s side in Swansea after a stomach bug and slight ankle problem cut short his appearance at Hampden Park last Friday.
But, with or without Bale, Wales manager Coleman believes the Battle of Britain win – the Dragons’ third in their last four internationals – will galvanise his team.
Coleman said: “I can understand why people look at the fact Gareth went off and say it could be the end of our hopes, but we don’t feel that within the group. When we beat Scotland 2-1 in Cardiff it was different circumstances because we won late on. But the performance in Glasgow was much more mature and rounded – and half of it was without Baley.
“We mustn’t forget how good he is and, with him, of course the team is stronger. But the players have to take great confidence from that.
“Sometimes we won’t have him so we need others to step up to the plate and that’s what happened in Scotland.
“Everyone stepped up and it was a tremendous performance. Hopefully they can step up again.
“But we won’t get carried away as Croatia is a huge game and another big
test for us.”
Coleman must find a replacement for the suspended Aaron Ramsey, who produced an excellent display before his stoppage-time red card (below, being consoled by Coleman). Yet the Welsh chief could call on Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan who is expected to be available following a groin problem.
But Coleman knows his side must record another victory to keep their qualification hopes alive and trim the gap on second-placed Croatia to just four points.
He added: “We need one big push, but we are the underdogs. Croatia are a great team, very strong, but if we want to give them a little scare, we have to win.”
Croatia warmed up for their trip to Swansea’s Liberty Stadium with a 2-0 derby win over Serbia, and Luka Modric is wary of the threat his ex-Spurs team-mate Bale possesses.
The Real Madrid star said: “Can we stop Gareth? We must, because these are three very important points. The win against Serbia would ultimately mean a lot less if we do not beat Wales.
“One player can’t win games by himself and we know that we will be up against a good team who will be roared on by a passionate home crowd.”
Thistle be fun: McGregor urges Scotland to enjoy themselves
Keeper Allan McGregor has urged his team-mates to enjoy tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia as Scotland look to get out of their rut.
Scotland sit bottom of Group A with two points after letting slip a lead against Wales on Friday night, as Gordon Strachan began his competitive reign with a 2-1 home defeat.
But McGregor said: “Morale is fine. It would be stupid for me to say we are not disappointed because all the boys are.
“But at the start of the second half we were in control – until the sending-off. We need to go out now and enjoy it because for the first 20 minutes of the second half against Wales we were enjoying it.
“Obviously the goal and Gareth Bale going off helped us a wee bit, but we looked good.”
Not so Keane: Ireland striker forced to withdraw against Austria
Ireland skipper Robbie Keane has withdrawn from tomorrow’s Group C home qualifier against Austria.
The 32-year-old LA Galaxy striker underwent a scan yesterday on the calf strain he suffered in the Republic’s 0-0 draw in Sweden on Friday and was ruled out.
Wolves frontman Kevin Doyle, who was not in the final squad of 23 for the double header, has been drafted in as a replacement.
A FAI spokesman said: “A scan confirmed that Robbie is suffering from a calf strain. Kevin Doyle has been called up in his place.
“The manager Giovanni Trapattoni has spoken to Kevin and he will link up with the squad for training in Malahide.”
Corry episode: Northern Ireland recall Evans to face Israel
Northern Ireland have called up Corry Evans for tomorrow’s Group F qualifier against Israel.
Evans had been left out of the original squad after suffering a quad injury during Hull’s pre-match warm-up against Crystal Palace earlier this month.
However, Evans has now been added to Michael O’Neill’s party after passing a fitness test.
Northern Ireland’s game against Russia was called off due to snow on Friday and then again on Saturday, meaning they need a result tomorrow to salvage anything from what had been seen as an important double-header at home.
Evans adds to O’Neill’s midfield options in the absence of Fulham’s Chris Baird, who is suspended.
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Chris Coleman reckons his Wales stars have the maturity to succeed as they prepare for the next step of their World Cup qualification mission.
The Dragons – without star man Gareth Bale in the second half – came of age to overturn a one-goal deficit to beat Scotland 2-1 in Glasgow, and now face Croatia in a crunch Group A showdown tomorrow night.
Wales will know today if Tottenham ace Bale is fit to face Igor Stimac’s side in Swansea after a stomach bug and slight ankle problem cut short his appearance at Hampden Park last Friday.
But, with or without Bale, Wales manager Coleman believes the Battle of Britain win – the Dragons’ third in their last four internationals – will galvanise his team.
Coleman said: “I can understand why people look at the fact Gareth went off and say it could be the end of our hopes, but we don’t feel that within the group. When we beat Scotland 2-1 in Cardiff it was different circumstances because we won late on. But the performance in Glasgow was much more mature and rounded – and half of it was without Baley.
“We mustn’t forget how good he is and, with him, of course the team is stronger. But the players have to take great confidence from that.
“Sometimes we won’t have him so we need others to step up to the plate and that’s what happened in Scotland.
“Everyone stepped up and it was a tremendous performance. Hopefully they can step up again.
“But we won’t get carried away as Croatia is a huge game and another big
test for us.”
Coleman must find a replacement for the suspended Aaron Ramsey, who produced an excellent display before his stoppage-time red card (below, being consoled by Coleman). Yet the Welsh chief could call on Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan who is expected to be available following a groin problem.
But Coleman knows his side must record another victory to keep their qualification hopes alive and trim the gap on second-placed Croatia to just four points.
He added: “We need one big push, but we are the underdogs. Croatia are a great team, very strong, but if we want to give them a little scare, we have to win.”
Croatia warmed up for their trip to Swansea’s Liberty Stadium with a 2-0 derby win over Serbia, and Luka Modric is wary of the threat his ex-Spurs team-mate Bale possesses.
The Real Madrid star said: “Can we stop Gareth? We must, because these are three very important points. The win against Serbia would ultimately mean a lot less if we do not beat Wales.
“One player can’t win games by himself and we know that we will be up against a good team who will be roared on by a passionate home crowd.”
Thistle be fun: McGregor urges Scotland to enjoy themselves
Keeper Allan McGregor has urged his team-mates to enjoy tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia as Scotland look to get out of their rut.
Scotland sit bottom of Group A with two points after letting slip a lead against Wales on Friday night, as Gordon Strachan began his competitive reign with a 2-1 home defeat.
But McGregor said: “Morale is fine. It would be stupid for me to say we are not disappointed because all the boys are.
“But at the start of the second half we were in control – until the sending-off. We need to go out now and enjoy it because for the first 20 minutes of the second half against Wales we were enjoying it.
“Obviously the goal and Gareth Bale going off helped us a wee bit, but we looked good.”
Not so Keane: Ireland striker forced to withdraw against Austria
Ireland skipper Robbie Keane has withdrawn from tomorrow’s Group C home qualifier against Austria.
The 32-year-old LA Galaxy striker underwent a scan yesterday on the calf strain he suffered in the Republic’s 0-0 draw in Sweden on Friday and was ruled out.
Wolves frontman Kevin Doyle, who was not in the final squad of 23 for the double header, has been drafted in as a replacement.
A FAI spokesman said: “A scan confirmed that Robbie is suffering from a calf strain. Kevin Doyle has been called up in his place.
“The manager Giovanni Trapattoni has spoken to Kevin and he will link up with the squad for training in Malahide.”
Corry episode: Northern Ireland recall Evans to face Israel
Northern Ireland have called up Corry Evans for tomorrow’s Group F qualifier against Israel.
Evans had been left out of the original squad after suffering a quad injury during Hull’s pre-match warm-up against Crystal Palace earlier this month.
However, Evans has now been added to Michael O’Neill’s party after passing a fitness test.
Northern Ireland’s game against Russia was called off due to snow on Friday and then again on Saturday, meaning they need a result tomorrow to salvage anything from what had been seen as an important double-header at home.
Evans adds to O’Neill’s midfield options in the absence of Fulham’s Chris Baird, who is suspended.
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