Rob Page has been sacked as the manager of the national team of Wales, it has been confirmed.
The announcement comes after the Dragons failed to qualify for the Euros in March.
While England and Scotland are in Germany, Wales missed out on a place in the finals after losing in the playoffs to Poland on penalties.
Wales had been on a seven-match unbeaten run but a 4-0 friendly defeat by Slovakia on Sunday 9 June compounded the disappointment of a goalless draw with Gibraltar the previous Thursday to seal Page's fate.
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Tap hereThe 49-year-old made history in 2022 when he became the first manager in 64 years to take charge of Wales at a World Cup.
But a 2-0 loss to Iran and a 3-0 reverse against England ensured Page's men exited in the group stage.
Page succeeded Ryan Giggs when he was appointed caretaker manager of the men's senior squad in November 2020.
He guided Wales to the knockout stage of Euro 2020 thanks to a 1-1 draw with Switzerland and a 2-0 win over Turkey in the group stage of the finals.
His role was made permanent in June 2022.
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