Wales lucky to have Ramsey in reserve, says Davies
Wales’ stand-in captain Ben Davies stated that having Aaron Ramsey on the bench for the Euro 2024 playoff semi-final against Finland is a significant advantage as they aim to qualify for the finals. Wales must defeat Finland in Cardiff and then either Poland or Estonia on March 26 to qualify for the tournament. Despite being favorites, Davies described the match against Finland as a challenging test. Aaron Ramsey, usually the Welsh captain, has recently returned from injury and has had limited playtime with Cardiff City, meaning his participation will likely be as a substitute. Davies praised Ramsey’s potential impact on the game. Wales has previously lost twice at home to Finland, in a friendly and a World Cup qualifier in 2009, with their last encounter in 2021 ending in a 0-0 draw in a friendly. Coach Robert Page highlighted the importance of Ramsey’s experience for the younger players in the squad.