With Germany and the Czech Republic already having booked their places to Euro 2008, a third spot for Wales is a matter of pride and one that Toshack wants.
It's not been happy days for the current Welsh side with a shower of criticism coming in from all angles. A 3-1 defeat against Cyprus gave the press and fans alike plenty of ammunition for verbal attacks. Toshack personally questioned his role in what he called a 'debacle'. A lack-lustre slouch to victory against San Marino resulted in the team embarrassingly booed of the pitch by their own fans.Wales play hosts to the Republic of Ireland in their next match hoping for a better showing but will be without their injured captain Craig Bellamy. With Bellamy out a lot will rest on the likes of Derby County striker Robert Earnshaw and Fulham's Simon Davies in a largely young and experienced team. Midfielder Davies could also be handed the captain’s armband for the first time by Toshack.
Victory against the Irish could merit a sleight reprieve for Toshack and team but
another poor outing could see the boo boys back in force.
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