Jordan James has revealed how a passionate speech from actor Rhys Ifans inspired Wales to a Euro 2024 play-off victory over Finland.
The 56-year-old Welsh actor spoke to Rob Page’s squad before their 4-1 play-off semi-final win against Finland on Thursday, telling them that “nothing unifies us in the way you do and makes us safe to show our pride and our sorrow”.“All the lads would say the same thing. It really touched the heart and showed how much this means to the fans and every Welsh person around the world.Wales return to the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday to play Poland with a place at Euro 2024 at stake.
“If we trust ourselves, play together, work hard for each other and use the fans to our advantage then it makes it easier. We can always get to the other side.”