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Think Giggs needs to look at retiring Ashley Williams. He was miles off it pace-wise and positionally for most of Uruguay's chances. For the goal he was nowhere near Cavani who he should have been marking. He has been a magnificent player for Wales but just looks very past it. He even got found out a couple of times against China.
Because of that, given we have a real shortage of centre backs, I don't think it makes sense for us to play five at the back any more. Davies, one of the best full backs in the Premier League on form this season, it totally wasted there. We need to try and get Mepham some game time and see if he's capable of forming a partnership with Chester.
My ideal line-up going forward:
Hennessey/Ward
Gunter/Roberts Chester Mepham Davies
Allen Ampadu/King
Brooks/Lawrence Ramsey Woodburn
Bale
I don't mind a bit of banter but IMO Ampadu is already good enough even if he doesn't improve anymore. Looking at his stats he hardly ever gives the ball away. I can't remember if Wales have ever had a player like this before, who can comfortably play from deep with a calm head. Am I missing anybody?
Ampadu has huge potential. But that's all it is at the moment. I've seen him look shaky for Chelsea this season. You can't say we are missing him yet! International is a step up from the league cup and Exeter City. It's not being hard work, it's being realistic.
He's got to be better than Andy King though..