adminDOHA. – Captain Gareth Bale said he will continue playing for Wales for “as long as I’m wanted” after defeat by England sealed their World Cup elimination.
A 3-0 loss at Doha’s Ahmad bin Ali Stadium means Wales ended a disappointing World Cup campaign bottom of Group B.
But Bale vowed to return for international duty when Wales begin Euro 2024 qualifying in March.
“Just because we have had a difficult tournament, it doesn’t mean it’s an end of an era,” said the 33-year-old.
“It’s a difficult moment now, obviously – but we go again. We have a qualifying campaign starting in March.
“We have a few months to get away from international football which is disappointing, we would love to have stayed [at the World Cup] longer, but we go again in March.
“I’ll keep going as long as I can and as long as I’m wanted.”
He added: “It’s a difficult moment now, obviously – but we go again. We have a qualifying campaign starting in March.
“We have a few months to get away from international football which is disappointing, we would love to have stayed (at the World Cup) longer, but we go again in March.
“We are looking forward to March. We are looking forward to the qualifiers.
“This group is sticking together. We have a great team spirit and we will go again, like we always do.” – BBC Sport.
Online Reporter