UEFA Nations League 2018-19, Wales 1-4 Spain: 5 Hits and Flops

Spain players celebrate during a dominant display against Wales
Spain players celebrate during a dominant display against Wales

#2 Flop: Ashley Williams

Williams, just like Gunter, struggled to cope with Spain's attacking prowess
Williams, just like Gunter, struggled to cope with Spain's attacking prowess

The 34-year-old has been declining for a few seasons now and despite Joe Allen's comments in midweek suggesting otherwise, his defensive display here just reiterates that fact.

If lax marking and sloppy, static defending are a testament to defensive improvements, correct me. However, the experienced captain certainly didn't lead by example - was nowhere to be seen when Ramos headed home before the interval.

Substituted at the break, he doesn't have the recovery pace or necessary physicality required to effectively deal with top attackers anymore.

That's probably why the Toffees were happy to loan him out with Championship side Stoke taking him on a season-long basis.

On the basis of this display, Ethan Ampadu's fast-track towards the Wales captaincy race is something that will happen sooner rather than later.

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Edited by Alan John