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      Why isn’t Erling Haaland playing at Euro 2024?

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      EURO 2024 is upon us with the huge international competition set to kick off in Germany on Friday.Some of the best footballing talent across Europe will take to the field in search of prestigious silverware.Germany will host Euro 2024 this summerCredit: GETTYBut some big names will miss out…Why isn’t Erling Haaland playing at Euro 2024?Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland will be the most glaring absence of Euro 2024.Haaland, 23, has taken the world by storm ever since bursting onto the scene in 2019 with Red Bull Salzburg.The striker went on to enjoy his big break at Borussia Dortmund before his £51million move to City in 2022 where he has already broken a series of records.Read More on FootballThe Norwegian sensation has stood out in every competition he has competed in as he shone bright in the Bundesliga, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League.But Haaland won’t get the chance to do the same at Euro 2024 as Norway didn’t qualify for the competition in Germany.Stale Solbakken’s men finished third in Group A with six points adrift of second place.The Norwegian national team were bested by Scotland and Spain, who topped the group, which also consisted of Georgia and Cyprus.Most read in FootballThe Treble winner is still yet to qualify for an international tournament despite forging a deserved reputation as the world’s best No9.Thus, the centre-forward will watch all the action on TV with a number of other stars.That includes Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, who is enjoying a stellar Premier League campaign.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHaaland has amassed a staggering total of 30 goals in 32 caps with Norway.The City superstar enjoyed another brilliant campaign in 2023/24 at the Etihad with 38 goals and six assists in 45 appearances under his name.Haaland and Grealish Friendship Test About Favourite Food – YouTube Premier League.mp4That adds to his grand total of 90 goals and 15 assists in 98 appearances since joining Pep Guardiola’s side two years ago.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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      Psychic orangutan Walter, 35, predicts result of Germany’s Euro 2024 opener vs Scotland

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      GERMANY have been backed to kick their Euro 2024 campaign on the right foot with victory over Scotland.The hosts take on Steve Clarke’s side on Friday at the Allianz Arena in front of a home crowd.Walter the orangutan has shot to fame for his football predictionsCredit: ReutersWalter predicted Germany will beat Scotland in their Euro 2024 openerCredit: AFPBut Walter suggested Scotland could come close as he also picked their scarfCredit: X formerly Twitter / @stadtdortmundEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTAnd a bold prediction has suggested Julian Nagelsmann’s side will emerge victorious, but it could be a close one.That’s not according to expert analysts, TV pundits or legends of the game.Instead, it comes from a psychic ORANGUTAN at Dortmund Zoo.Walter, 35, is no stranger to football predictions as he has shared his two cents in World Cups and Euros campaigns, as well as German and European club competitions, by picking up teams’ merchandise from buckets.Read More on FootballOn Thursday two buckets were placed in the ape’s enclosure, one with a Germany scarf and another with a Scotland scarf.Walter is used to that procedure, but this time he pulled off a twist for everyone watching.The zoo’s spokesperson Marcel Stawinoga said: “Walter stopped in front of the buckets, and then he took a look at both and he was very strictly going to the German bucket, so I think it must be a victory for the German team against Scotland. “But then he went to the Scottish bucket, so may be the Scottish will be very close too.”Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWalter joins a list of psychic animals that football fans have seen in previous years, such as an octopus and an elephant.But the other animals usually picked one bowl of food bearing a team’s flag over another.WWE superstar Drew McIntyre sends Scotland a Euro 2024 rallying cry but calls out ‘lack of optimism’ England’s new Euros WagsENGLAND football stars will be hoping their other halves will bring them good luck in Germany this summer and SunSport runs down the new faces to expect to see.

      Erica Correa: We exclusively revealed Man Utd star Marcus Rashford has been growing close to the Colombia-born model.
      Laura Celia Valk: The Dutch stunner is rumoured to be dating Jude Bellginham and staying in his Madrid mansion.
      Ellie Alderson: The interior designer is with Ollie Watkins, who will be hoping for a place on the plane after missing the last Euros and World Cup.
      Dani Dyer: The actor and reality TV star is going out with Jarrod Bowen, who is in fine form and in line for a Euros call up.
      Annie Keating: Girlfriend to Anthony Gordon, who is vying for a place in England’s competitive frontline.
      Iris Law: The model and daughter to actor Jude sparked romance rumours with Trent Alexander-Arnold after they were spotted together.

      Paul the oracle octopus was arguably the most famous creature who shot to fame in 2010.The sea creature lived in an aquarium in Oberhausen and had an uncanny ability to predict the results of Germany’s matches in the 2010 World Cup as he correctly called the outcome of seven matches.Walter has been well known within Germany for a long time and made headlines 10 years ago when he bit off the arm of a baby ape in the zoo.Zookeepers claimed the orangutan lashed out at baby Yenko after the youngster reached in to his cage because he was jealous of the attention he was getting from his adoptive mother.Surgeons managed to save the young ape but couldn’t reattach his arm. More

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      Euro 2024 travel chaos with England fans facing massive delays and nightmare train journeys

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      ENGLAND and Scotland fans planning on getting round Euro 2024 by train face a series of nightmare journeys.The once-famously efficient German transport network has become little more than a running joke in the country.Fans are facing transport hell in GermanyCredit: GettyThere are expected to be severe delaysCredit: GettyIt means fans have been warned to factor in at least an hour and maybe double that time for delays caused by a lack of trains, staffing issues and other reasons.UEFA have trumped the green credentials of the tournament, urging teams to use coach travel and supporters to get on the train between the 10 venue cities.Yet significant delays are now recorded on more than a THIRD of journeys across the Government-run Deutsche Bahn network.And that was BEFORE thousands of supporters from across Europe flood the trains seeking to criss-cross the country following their teams.READ MORE ON EURO 2024When a simple three hour journey can take almost twice as long on a bad day, the chaos is likely to cause hot tempers and bad blood.Germany-based UEFA representatives had been privately warning colleagues in Nyon about the looming problems for months leading up to the tournament.And the German media are also laughing publicly about the dreadful serviceTV journalist Chaled Nagar wrote on X: “The idea that Germany is so efficient and great at organizing is now officially considered a myth.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Almost everyone coming here is surprised that their train service at home is far so much better.”In a group with colleagues from abroad, there has been anger and sarcasm towards the train from day one. Banning England fans from drinking strong lager at Euros is ‘discriminatory’….‘we’re being picked on’, minister says”Many arrived today and yesterday. Now they have found out that there is a refund for delays and are demanding the same principle for the VAR. “Here’s to four wonderful weeks!”England begin their campaign against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.Their next game is in Frankfurt as they take on Denmark four days later.Martin Lipton’s nightmare journeyIt should have been an easy day, a simple journey from Frankfurt to Munich and back to hear UEFA referees’ chief Roberto Rosetti explain how VAR and his team of officials were going to work in Euro 2024.
      But it turned into a 17-and-a-half hour nightmare as all the scare stories about the German railway network came frustratingly true.
      Cancellations, delays, work on the line and a shortage of staff meant I spent as long waiting and going nowhere as being on the move on the 480-mile round trip.
      “Vorsprung durch Technik”, as they USED to say in Germany? Don’t make me laugh… As for the sandwiches and salad at Munich Hauptbahnhof – don’t bother.
      Here’s how my day went….
      08:30 – Leave Frankfurt hotel and walk to main station for 0905 train. Already informed that connecting train in Stuttgart has been cancelled09:20 – Train departs – just 15 minutes late. By the time it arrives in Stuttgart I would have missed the original 1051 train.11:25 – Delayed 1115 leaves Stuttgart, arriving at Munich-Pasing 25 minutes late.15:00 – Finally arrive at Allianz Arena, almost two hours later than scheduled after more issues with local S-Bahn and U-Bahn commuter services.18:20 – Leave Allianz Arena in time for 1923 train to Frankfurt. Initially booked and faster direct service already cancelled.19:53 – Board train, already half an hour late. Discover it is no longer stopping at Frankfurt main station. The everybody told to get off as Deutsche Bahn have run out of train crew.21:03 – Replacement option of 2029 service finally leaves Munich, due to arrive in Frankfurt at 1204.01:25 -Train finally pulls in at Frankfurt, 85 minutes late. Catch last 37 bus to hotel, sparing me a 20 minute walk.

      And the Three Lions close out their Group C campaign in a clash with Slovenia on June 25.If Gareth Southgate’s men reach the last 16 by winning their group, they will be back in Gelsenkirchen on June 30.Finishing second would set up a trip to Dortmund on June 29, while England could also end up in Frankfurt on July 1 if they are one of the four best third-place teams.And it is not just the travel situation set to leave a bad taste in fans’ mouths.Policing Minister Chris Philp says thje decision to give Three Lions followers “watered-down” pints at England’s opening game against Serbia is “discriminatory.”He told The Sun’s Never Mind The Ballots election countdown show: “If England fans have somehow been picked out or singled out and served watered-down beer based on their nationality, that sounds to me completely unfair.“And probably discriminatory – we should not be getting picked on in that way.”READ MORE SUN STORIESRisk ratings have been set to “very high” for Sunday’s clash with Serbia amid fears 500 hardcore yobs will travel to spark clashes with England fans. More

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      What is England’s biggest ever loss and their largest defeat at the Euros?

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      ENGLAND are looking to win their first ever European championship this summer at Euro 2024.The Three Lions came agonisingly close last time out in the Euro 2020 edition three years ago.England are no strangers to heartbreaking defeats throughout their historyEngland boss Gareth Southgate should remember the past when challenging for Euro 2024Gareth Southgate’s men made it the farthest they have ever advanced as they faced Italy in the final at Wembley.However, England suffered yet another penalty heartbreak against the Azzurri and are still without an international title since the 1966 World Cup.Southgate’s men pose as one of the favourites to lift the Euro 2024 trophy in Germany.However, the national team shouldn’t forget the past as history proves it can all still go up in flames.Read More on FootballWhat is England’s biggest loss?England’s biggest ever defeat in their entire history took place during an international friendly.The Three Lions took on the mighty Hungary of old back in 1954 in Budapest.Ferenc Puskas and co ran riot over England as they battered them with a score of 7-1. The performance was so bad that two players – Peter Harris and Jackie Sewell – were never capped again.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWhat is England’s heaviest loss in the Euros?England have been a lot more fortunate in the Euros as they have never suffered a heavy defeat.The worst it got for the Three Lions was back in 1988 when they lost 3-1 to the Netherlands and the Soviet Union.Southgate speaks out after England humbled by Iceland ahead of EurosBoth games took place in the group stage when the three teams were also drawn with the Republic of Ireland.England lost all three games and finished bottom of the group in what is still remembered as the national team’s worst ever Euros tournament.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      Germany vs Scotland – Euro 2024: Betting tips, preview and latest odds for Friday’s curtain raiser

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      EURO 2024 gets underway on Friday when tournament hosts Germany kick things off against Scotland in Munich.It’s the first of 51 games in this highly-anticipated, major tournament with several teams in with a chance at glory.That includes Friday’s openers, Germany. SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest, and carefully selected our best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our partners for the Group A showdown.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereFree bets for Germany vs Scotland from our partners
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      Germany vs Scotland previewIt’s here. It’s finally here! Euro 2024 kicks off with a bang on Friday night when Germany open their tournament against Steve Clarke’s Scotland.The optimism surrounding the Germans was high coming into this but you just wonder how their stuttering performances in the warm-up games has affected that.Julian Nagelsmann’s side – third favourites to win the competition with most bookmakers – were held 0-0 by Ukraine before a late Pascal Gross goal earned a 2-1 win over Greece, having fallen behind in the first half.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSToni Kroos’ decision to play one more tournament could be the key for them, while the speed and attacking quality in Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala will cause any team problems.That includes Scotland. They’ve had a difficult build-up too with the injuries to Aaron Hickey, Lewis Ferguson, Nathan Patterson and then Lyndon Dykes, who was injured in one of the first Scotland training sessions.Hickey, Ferguson and Dykes in particular will have been in and around the starting line-up for Steve Clarke and he’s been forced into trying to find the right balance in his team selection.After a somewhat unconvincing 2-0 win over Gibraltar which ended a long losing run, the Scots threw away a 2-0 lead at Hampden to draw 2-2 with Finland. In part due to changes made by Clarke in giving his main men a rest before this.Germany vs Scotland oddsPrices from William Hill and are correct at the time of publishing though subject to change.Germany vs Scotland tipsPump up the JamIt’s not completely wrong to say Germany’s Euro 2024 hopes lie at the feet of a 21-year-old.In Jamal Musiala, the Germans have a real gem and this could be the tournament that really kicks him on in his already top career.The Bayern Munich kid battled with injury at the end of the season but those issues look to be beyond him after 150 minutes in the two warm-up games. Comes up against makeshift Scotland defence here.
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      Yellow warningScotland could well be playing without the ball for the majority of the tournament opener. They will be, in fact.That brings its own pressures and for the midfield in particular, that’s a tough shift in there.Prior to his injury in April, Scott McTominay picked up three yellow cards in six games and was also booked in the FA Cup final which was his last game. Decent value.
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      Keep it tightGermany have struggled in the first half of their two warm-up games and the Scotland set-up has the capability of doing likewise.This is a completely different test in the opening game of a home European Championships but that does bring its own pressures, too.Scotland have enough to hold them to the break at least.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:
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      Gareth Southgate handed huge England injury boost as ALL 26 stars train ahead of Euro 2024 opener

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      ENGLAND have trained for the first time since arriving in Germany for the European Championships.And Gareth Southgate’s troops have given him a huge boost ahead of their tournament opener.England arrived in Germany for Euro 2024 on Monday night and had their first training session at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld on TuesdayCredit: THE FAGareth Southgate was sweating on the fitness of five players just a few days agoCredit: GETTYBut all 26 players took part in the team’s first training sessionCredit: GETTYBukayo Saka was one of the five injury concerns Southgate but took part in the sessionCredit: REUTERSLuke Shaw was also a doubt but looked to be in tip-top conditionCredit: REUTERSThe Three Lions were put through a wide array of drills and stretches during the open workoutCredit: REUTERSSkipper Harry Kane led from the front during the sessionCredit: THE FAJude Bellingham was all smiles – as he was for most of the 2023/24 seasonCredit: GETTYOne of the young fans in attendance showed their support for BellinghamCredit: ReutersThe Three Lions touched down in Germany on Monday night to begin their pursuit of the Henri Delaunay Trophy.England – who will be looking to go one better than their appearance in the Euro 2020 final – have set up base camp at the luxury Spa and Golf Resort Weimarer Land in the small town of Blankenhain.And they’ve wasted no time preparing for what they hope will be a successful five-week-long campaign.They held their first training session at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld in Jena on Tuesday afternoon.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSAnd Southgate was given a much-needed boost as his entire squad took part in the session.Southgate was reportedly sweating on the fitness of FIVE players ahead of England’s Group C opener on Sunday night.It was claimed that Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, John Stones, Luke Shaw and star midfielder Jude Bellingham were all injury concerns.The Telegraph reported the quintet would all have to be checked over ahead of their clash with Serbia.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHarry Kane led by example during the sessionCredit: REUTERSGareth Southgate was on hand to give his skipper instructionsCredit: GETTYPhil Foden, Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainno go through the motionsCredit: GETTYThe mood was a jovial oneCredit: THE FAEven Southgate found the time to have a laughCredit: REUTERSFormer Tottenham team-mates Kane and Kieran Trippier have a chuckle with SouthgateCredit: THE FAKane was at one point floored by laughterCredit: AFPEngland’s hopes of winning the tournament will hinge on Bellingham replicating his Real Madrid formCredit: PABut the Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid stars all took part in the first training session.England’s hopes of ending their 58-year wait for a trophy will likely depend on Bellingham replicating the scintillating form he had in his debut season with Real.Harry Kane reveals his ‘perfect outcome’ before heading off to EurosBut Southgate has warned his troops they can’t rely on the 20-year-old to fire them to glory.He said: “I’m sure he will but it is not his responsibility to do that.“It is for all of us to get the focus right, to make sure our mentality is right and make sure we’re working on the areas that need to be better than against Iceland.“We are not putting everything on Jude.“We’ve got a lot of good players and it is a collective thing to go and try to win this tournament.“If we are relying on one person, that isn’t going to be a team that wins.”Southgate took England to the brink of Euro glory three years ago, guiding his side to the final at Wembley.But the Three Lions suffered heartache as they lost on penalties to Italy.Southgate believes his current crop of stars have what it takes to go one better in Germany.The 53-year-old, however, has admitted he likely won’t be in charge of the team if they come up short again.He told Bild: “If we don’t win, I probably won’t be here anymore.“Then it might be the last chance. “I think about half of the national coaches leave after a tournament – that’s the nature of international football. “I’ve been here for almost eight years now and we’ve come close. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So, I know that you can’t keep standing in front of the public and saying ‘please do a little more’, because at some point people will lose faith in your message. “If we want to be a big team and I want to be a top coach, then you have to deliver in the big moments.” More

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      Inside Ollie Watkins’ meteoric rise from non-league football and lads’ holidays to England Euro 2024 star

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      NINE summers ago Ollie Watkins went on a lads’ holiday after helping to save Conference South side Weston-Super-Mare from relegation.Now he’s in Germany as part of the England squad trying to win Euro 2024 after helping Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League.Ollie Watkins is looking to fire England to Euro 2024 gloryCredit: GettyThe star was playing for Weston just nine years agoWatkins was instrumental in securing Champions League football for Aston VillaCredit: ReutersHe has now headed out to Germany after sealing his place on the plane for Euro 2024Credit: GettyWatkins arrived on the Somerset coast as a teenaged striker on loan from League Two Exeter in December 2014.His 10 goals in 24 league games were a big factor in stopping Weston from slipping into the sixth tier for the first time in their history and in giving them something to celebrate on a post-season trip to Spain.But it was also his workrate and attitude that earned him the respect of the dressing room, and helped him take the first significant steps on the road to stardom.Ryan Northmore, boss of Weston at the time, said: “His goals saved the club from relegation. But he contributed much more than his goals, which is really important when you’re scrapping away for your lives.READ MORE ON EURO 2024“He wasn’t just sat at the top of the pitch waiting for the ball to come. He would roll his sleeves up and get involved in all aspects of the game.”Among Watkins’ team-mates at Weston was Tom Jordan, son of former Leeds, Manchester United and Scotland striker Joe.Jordan said: “He always struck me as the kind of lad who had his eyes wide open to different aspects of the game.Sometimes you would have loan lads come in from a League club to non-League and they would be looking at you like they were doing you a favour.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“His attitude was very different. He was coming in thinking, ‘I’m going to learn from this experience’.“I was one of the older lads in the dressing room. Even when you were giving him basic messages about how you wanted him to perform in your team, he was receptive to it.Former England and Arsenal star Jack Wilshere picks his Euro 2024 Dream Team“He had respect for the lads and we had respect for his abilities.”Those abilities were obvious from Watkins’ very first game for Weston.Days after arriving from Exeter with close friend Matt Jay, he starred in a crucial game against Farnborough.Northmore said: “For an 18 year old to come in as our No 9 was a big responsibility.“Ollie was right up for it. He had a big grin on his face. That’s what I think he craved: to have that responsibility.“On the Tuesday night we had Farnbrough at home. They were down in the dumps with us. It was a six-pointer in December. Ollie got off to a flier.”Watkins came on in the 50th minute with the score at 2-2. Farnborough took the lead soon afterwards, but the teenager grabbed the equaliser and Weston snatched a late winner to seal a crucial victory.Northmore said: “Ollie hadn’t even trained with us yet but after the impact, the group really got around him and Matt and were really pleased to have them on board.”Watkins scored some vital goals as Weston went on a great run that all but secured safety before March.Northmore said: “Ebbsfleet had their Kuwaiti owners and one of their players was on the same money that we had for our full first-tam budget.“We nicked a 1-0. Ollie ran his socks off all night, got one chance and slotted it in the bottom corner.“Centre forwards can sometimes expect the team to play for them and rightly so.“But he also puts the hard yards in and is willing to play for the team.“It was really important in times like that when we were the underdog, when we needed someone with the character and the quality to give some kind of hope.“That’s what he became in the end, the player that the senior players were looking up to and looking after.”Jordan added: “He would go long spells in matches where he would be doing the ugly side of the game: chasing down clearances, coming back to defend corners and set-plays, and not having much of a glimpse of goal.“But he was very clinical when he got his couple of chances, left and right foot.“On the counter or breakaway, he was the perfect outlet for us.”It was during Watkins’ spell at Weston that the then Walsall boss Dean Smith spotted him.Smith would later take the striker to Brentford and bring him to Villa, where he has reached new levels under current boss Unai Emery.The Villa manager has praised Watkins’ desire to learn and improve every day, the key quality that also shone through all those years ago.Both Northmore and Jordan have watched with pride and pleasure as Watkins has made his way up the pyramid, all the way to a top-four finish in the Premier League and international honours with England.Jordan, now a personal trainer and grassroots coach, said: “I go down with my son to watch Bristol City a fair bit and I remember seeing Ollie with Brentford down there.“You could see a change in him physically but also in his contribution without the ball.“I remember saying to my lad, ‘Watch Ollie Watkins. Watch how hard he works,’ and messaging Ollie after the game and saying how impressed I was, considering he had moved on from playing in front of small crowds to playing at Ashton Gate.“He seems to be continually improving because I think he is a bit of a sponge.Dean Smith is one of the forwards biggest fans and signed him several timesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd“Now it’s England representation and all the things he’s doing at the moment. It’s a credit to his attitude and workrate.”Watkins has never forgotten the part that Weston played in his rise to the top.One of his Villa shirts is on display there, he has spoken to young players coming through and happily tells the local press how important and enjoyable his time at the club was.And he even helped fund an end-of-season boys’ trip to Spain due to his fines for being late – although he was allowed to join the rest of the squad.Northmore, who is now head of football at an international school in Singapore, said: “It helped his transition from youth to senior football.“We never talked about him being on the road to being a Premier League or England striker.“It made Ollie go: ‘OK, I’m at Exeter and my career might go one of two ways.’”“He was a Weston player, and no disrespect to that level of football, it’s not glamorous.READ MORE SUN STORIES“That served as a motivation to go back to Exeter and to maximise every day in training and really focus on developing his talent.“It really did fit into the idea of arriving as a boy and leaving as a man.”EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      Wales to hold talks on Rob Page’s future after fans turn on under-fire boss

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      ROBERT PAGE will hold crunch talks with his Wales bosses as he battles to save his job.The Dragons boss is under increasing pressure following last week’s embarrassing goalless draw with Gibraltar and the 4-0 hammering by Slovakia on Sunday night.Page has two more years left on his contract but match-going fans have turned on the managerCredit: ReutersThe Wales boss now faces talks with chief executive Noel Mooney, president Steve Williams and technical director Dave AdamsCredit: GettyPage looked a resigned figure after the Trnava thrashing.And he apologised to angry fans before saying, “If the powers that be decide I’m not the one to lead them forward then that’s their decision.”The 49-year-old was booed off by the travelling Red Wall after each June match.He will now talk with Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney, president Steve Williams and technical director Dave Adams to determine the next step.read more in footballWhen asked if the disastrous friendly results would have a bearing on his future, Page said: “I’m the wrong person to be asking.“Only the board, the chief executive, the president, the technical director – that’s a question for them.“After camp, we have a conversation with Dave, Steve and Noel. Of course we’ll have those conversations.“One way or the other, we will decide on what’s right for Wales and move forward.”Most read in FootballPage said he felt “low” and knows the fans want him out.Following their Euro 2024 qualification failure, Page was backed by the FAW within 24 hours.Jack Wilshere, Jurgen Klinsmann and Gordon Strachan pick their ultimate Euro 2024 Dream TeamThree months ago FAW president Steve Williams said: “The FAW can confirm Rob Page is their manager for the forthcoming campaign in accordance with his contract.”Rob is the manager. His contract runs to the end of the World Cup and that is how we continue to work.”But the recent games with Gibraltar and Slovakia means Page, 49, now faces a fight to keep his job.He tried to used the friendlies to blood youngsters such as Lewis Koumas, 18, Charlie Crew 17 and Fin Stevens, 21.Page was without several senior players including captain Aaron Ramsey, vice-captain Ben Davies and Harry Wilson with the bulk unavailable through injury.He will use the talks to press his case for the future with his intention to stay on, starting with Wales’ Nations League home clash with Turkey on September 6.Page has two years left on his deal as the FAW review the camp – as they do with every international break.Page is the only manager to have led Wales at two major tournaments.He added: “The form coming into it has been all right but when you draw against Gibraltar and you get beaten with the goals we have tonight, questions are going to be asked. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I completely understand that.“I’m just focused on what I need to do. This camp served its purpose – to play a different formation – and we plan now for September.” More