Allen could now miss Saturday’s friendly with Mexico and, more importantly, the Czech Republic game as Page’s injury problems continue to mount. Connor Roberts reckons Wales are playing less "long ball" football this season (Image: Catherine Ivill). Roberts also featured in matches for the Everton XI alongside then youth players Ross Barkley and James Wallace but did not break through in similar fashion. Connor Roberts: Swansea and Wales defender on switching sports, his Euro dream and DIY in lockdown June 8, 2020 “I played for Wales when I was 11, represented Swansea and went to Hong Kong and places like that for competitions.” “You could say it’s maybe a must not lose, but I wouldn’t say it’s a must-win,” Swansea defender Roberts said of the Czech Republic’s visit. James Lawrence played against Belgium, but the St Pauli centre-back will not travel to Wales due to quarantine issues. Connor Roberts, 28, from Wales Aberystwyth Town FC, since 2019 Goalkeeper Market value: £113Th. Steve Cooper felt Connor Roberts was a deserving man of the match after the Wales international played a starring role in Swansea City’s 2-1 win at Stoke City. Harry Wilson fired Wales into a shock lead in the game’s early stages, rounding off a captivating counter … Wales defender Connor Roberts admits they have ditched their “long ball” tactics. Our. Swansea’s Connor Roberts in his workshop, where he has made everything from a dining table for one of the club’s physios to dog bowls. Both sides were reduced to 10 men as Connor Roberts … “I don’t think it’s too much to worry about at the moment and, hopefully, we can get as many points as we need to qualify in the end.”. Connor Roberts, 25, from Wales Swansea City, since 2017 Right-Back Market value: €4.50m * Sep 23, 1995 in Neath, Wales Wales return to action on Saturday in a friendly against Mexico in Cardiff. Something went wrong, please try again later. Wales started their World Cup qualifying programme with a 3-1 away defeat to Group E favourites Belgium on Wednesday, while the Czech Republic were thrashing Estonia 6-2. Connor Roberts gave a detailed post-match interview following his side’s 3-1 defeat in Belgium, which started their World Cup Qualification campaign on the wrong foot. Wales really need to win this game, given the early results in the group, and now that task has been made quite a bit harder. Swansea defender Roberts added: “You could say it is a must not lose. In that time he was part of the development squads and Everton at both Under 18 and Under 21 levels. Wales started their World Cup qualifying programme with a 3-1 away defeat to Group E favourites Belgium on Wednesday, while the Czech Republic were thrashing Estonia 6-2. Connor Roberts says he cried when Swansea dropped out of the top flight in 2018. “It seems to be behind the back of his knee,” said Wales’ caretaker manager Robert Page. Even in our European qualifiers, we lost a game to Croatia and we still managed to do it. Roberts may not yet have hit the heights of the most capped Brazillian player of all time, but his energy levels seem to be sourced from the same type of internal battery pack. You can unsubscribe at any time. Connor Roberts shed tears when Swansea City were relegated from the Premier League in 2018. The Czechs host Belgium on Saturday before heading to Cardiff on Tuesday for what will be Wales’ second game in qualification. “The more those three can link up and we get the wing backs joining in and getting up the pitch, then we will create some more chances like we did. Wales defender Connor Roberts says England trio Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho “are not dumb lads” and should not be treated too harshly for breaking coronavirus rules. “It’s not the be-all or end-all and we’ve got many games to come. “I think we have more than enough quality to get points from every single game we have got coming up.”. Wales put targetman Kieffer Moore on the bench for their first World Cup qualifier after relying on him as their focal point to reach the Euros, Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news. Schick then punches Connor Roberts in the face and the Wales man goes to ground. See Connor Roberts's bio, transfer history and stats here. “Either the top of his calf or the bottom of the hamstring, so we’re not quite sure yet.”. Join the home of live sport for just £25 per month. The consolation for Wales against the world’s number one team, who were inspired by Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, was a bold second-half display and one of the greatest team goals in Welsh football history. “We have other options, we have Kieffer Moore who could have played and could come into the team. The Dragons opened the scoring superbly against Belgium with a 17-pass move in which all ten outfield players were involved as Harry Wilson notched after 10 minutes. Belgium came back to win against Wales with goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Thorgan Hazard and Romelu Lukaku. The next academy graduate they are fearful could leave is another player from the 2016/17 Under-23s squad that won the League and Cup double – Connor Roberts. The visitors, under caretaker Rob Page, went down 3-1 eventually in Leuven to Belgium who are ranked No.1 in the world. “We have got to stick to the plan and cut out the mistakes we made. Connor Roberts was back on home soil as he started Wales' friendly with the USA at the Liberty Stadium. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Wales vs Czech Republic Live: Score updates as Connor Roberts sent off for second yellow card. The influential 31-year-old was forced off after only seven minutes in Leuven on what was his first international appearance since 2019 following a ruptured Achilles tendon. 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Signing up is easy, just click this link, enter your email address and select 'Boxing' from the list. They then host the Czech Republic, who thumped Estonia 6-2, on Tuesday in their next qualifier. “There were murmurs of Brazil in the celebration,” said Roberts, who played a key role with his break down the right and infield pass into Gareth Bale before the Wales skipper set up Wilson’s classy finish. Photograph: Connor Roberts Wed … Find the latest Connor Roberts news, stats, transfer rumours, photos, titles, clubs, goals scored this season and more. Connor Roberts admits Wales cannot afford to lose their next World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic with the Dragons already playing catch-up on the road to Qatar 2022. It reflects a change of approach from qualifying for the Euros when Wales preferred 6ft 5in targetman Kieffer Moore. Kieffer Moore and Connor Roberts have had gruelling seasons, but there is no time for a rest with three Wales matches in seven days (Image: Getty … Connor Roberts aims to continue fairytale rise with Wales after fearing career had stalled. 46' Foul by Harry Wilson (Wales). 47' Connor Roberts (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Swansea City’s promotion push is being driven along the hard yards by Connor Roberts, the man the fans have nicknamed the Crynant Cafu. Career Bahasa ... Connor Last name Roberts Nationality Wales Date of birth 23 September 1995 Age 25 Country of birth Wales Place of birth Neath Position Defender Height 175 cm Weight 71 kg Foot Right. Wales - C. Roberts - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Connor Richard Jones Roberts (born 23 September 1995) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays for Championship side Swansea City and the Wales national team. International football returned to the Liberty for the first time in seven years, with Wales being held to a 0-0 draw by the visitors. Defender Connor Roberts says Wales overcame a "massive task" by winning 2-0 in Azerbaijan in a Euro 2020 qualifier. Daniel James’ late header gave Wales a 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over the Czech Republic in a bad-tempered Cardiff affair. Connor Roberts, 25, from Wales Swansea City, since 2017 Right-Back Market value: £4.05m * Sep 23, 1995 in Neath, Wales Harry Wilson’s 10th-minute strike was the result of a sweeping 17-pass move which saw every outfield player touch the ball at least once. Follow live updates from Wales' second 2022 World Cup qualifier right here Roberts began his youth career on the books at his hometown club Chirk AAA FC before joining Tranmere Rovers at a relatively early age, then he was signed by Everton and would be part of the set up at Goodison Park for three years. Wing-back Roberts,25, who has 23 caps and played a crucial role in the goal, said: “Hopefully we can score a few more like that. But Roberts felt their exciting front three of Gareth Bale, Dan James and Wilson caused Belgium problems in their opening World Cup qualifier. Connor Roberts admits Wales cannot afford to lose their next World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic with the Dragons already playing catch-up on the road to Qatar 2022. Page is in charge while boss Ryan Giggs is on police bail awaiting to learn if he faces charges over allegations of assault. 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Roberts got the Swans back on level terms with a fine finish from Ryan Manning’s cross, after they had fallen behind to an early Nick Powell goal. The Dragons opened the scoring superbly against Belgium with a … Swansea and Wales star Connor Roberts says that the pain of Premier League relegation is his motivation to get his club promoted from Championship. * Dec 8, 1992 in Wrexham, Wales Wales are waiting to discover the extent of midfielder Joe Allen’s injury. 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Connor Roberts admits Wales cannot afford to lose their next World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic with the Dragons Connor Roberts: Wales cannot afford Czech Republic World Qualifier defeat. “They’ve started well but there is a long way to go. Stonewall red card. The goal is a positive to look back on and hopefully we can score a few more like that.”. Every Monday we deliver our verdict on the weekend's fights and, more importantly, what's next for the winners and losers. “It was a brilliant move from front-to-back and a good finish from Harry. Our Sport and Big Sport packages include Sky Sports channels with a NOW Sports Membership, so you can watch all the sport you love in one place. The popular defender is now on a personal crusade to rewrite those wrongs and channel the pain that marked his introduction to the senior game in the colours of his boyhood club into a brighter future. Profile page for Wales football player Connor Roberts (Defender). Defensive pair Ben Davies and Tom Lockyer dropped out on Tuesday due to injury. Roberts on Czech Republic: "They've started well but there is a long way to go. Both clubs are expected to be battling for second spot in the play-offs behind highly-fancied Belgium. Connor Roberts admits Wales cannot afford to lose their next World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic with the Dragons already playing catch-up on the road to Qatar 2022. Get instant access to the BT Sport app, with no contract and no BT broadband required. But Roberts insisted: “They are first in the world and I wouldn't say they looked miles ahead of us.”. Newschain - Connor Roberts admits Wales cannot afford to lose their next World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic with the Dragons already playing catch-up … “We do have to find those little passes and get runs off him that way. Quality to get points from every single game we have got coming up... 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