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Mathew Davies

Wales player ratings v Turkey as defenders switch off and visitors shoot themselves in foot again

This is is how we rated the Wales players during their Euro 2024 qualifier against Turkey in Samsun.

DANNY WARD - 6

Tried to get Wales moving with quick distribution. Couple of comfortable stops in the first half.. Great penalty save to deny Calhanoglu, a tad unfortunate for the first goal after getting a hand to the ball. The second was unstoppable.

CONNOR ROBERTS - 5

Turkey had a lot of the ball down Roberts' flank and the full-back was pulled in too close to his centre-back. Was almost a third centre-half in truth.

CHRIS MEPHAM - 4

Got his feet in a mess for the (disallowed) own goal.. Was beaten easily by Yilmaz on 32 minutes but was spared blushes by a poor cross. Lost Nayir on the goal too.

READ MORE: What results Wales now need to qualify for Euro 2024 after defeat to Turkey

JOE RODON - 5

It was another tough night at the back for Rodon in a backline that switched off on too many occasions.

NECO WILLIAMS - 4

Got caught out for the slide-rule pass which saw Mepham turn into his own goal and Turkey had a fair bit of joy down his side. Pinned back when Wales went down to 10.

ETHAN AMPADU - 6

Having Morrell alongside him instead of Ramsey helped massively. But after the sending off it was backs against the wall and Ampadu rolled up his sleeves.

JOE MORRELL - 4

Missed against Armenia, offered Wales a base they missed on Friday night but was sent off on 41 minutes for a high-boot challenge on Kadioglu. Daft challenge, the second in the space of a few days from Wales players.

HARRY WILSON - 6

Given a bit of rough treatment, the Fulham man was mostly safe in possession. Free-kick just before half-time was so close to creeping over the wall, nearly went better in the second with a brilliant effort 30 yards out. Subbed

AARON RAMSEY - 5

Played a more advanced role which made much more sense and the Nice man got on the ball a lot more than he did against Armenia. Was pushed back more after Morrell's dismissal. Harsh to concede the penalty. Subbed.

DANIEL JAMES - 6

Drew an early yellow card from Celik and his free-kick was close to sneaking in the far corner. Blew a bit hot and cold. Went up top at half-time and ran tirelessly. Subbed.

BRENNAN JOHNSON - 5

Played the lone striker role in the absence of Kieffer Moore and his first half was interrupted by a number of knocks. Looked to get on the counter but Wales were pushed so deep. Subbed at half-time.

SUBS

Ben Cabango (45) - Brought on to shore up the backline and did an OK job 5

Tom Bradshaw (61) - did his fair share of running but in vain 5

Nathan Broadhead (84) - N/A

Jordan James (84) - N/A

Not used: Hennessey, A. Davies, Fox, Low, Cullen, Brooks, Cooper, Harris

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