Being completely rational and objective, coming second to Belgium (if we can manage it) was probably the most likely outcome.

Drawing to Estonia wasn't.

If we don't manage to get through the qualifying stages, I feel like it's about time the FAW cast their net a little bit wider when looking for a manager. The philosophy of hiring from within has undoubtedly worked wonders. I just can't help but think there have been occasions when we probably could have expected a little more from the team, and that this might be in some part down to managerial know-how.

I get the feeling sometimes that you could stick any Welsh, former pro in that position and the team spirit and raw talent of the team would carry them through...... to a certain extent. I do wonder though how far we could go if the inate abilities of the players and group were accompanied by some real managerial nous.

I'm not just saying this after tonight's game either. I though the Euros performances were generally a bit lightweight and desperate on the whole.