Ramsey is desperate to repeat the high of 2016
Aaron Ramsey is determined to relive his best experience in football by helping Wales reach the 2020 European Championship.
Ramsey played a huge role in Wales’ march to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 when the Juventus playmaker was named in the official team of the tournament.
But injuries had prevented Ramsey from featuring in Euro 2020 qualifying until he came on for the final half-hour of Wales’ 2-0 win in Azerbaijan on Saturday evening.
Wales’ qualification destiny is now in their own hands as victory over Hungary in Cardiff tomorrow will secure second spot in Group E and a ticket to next summer’s finals across Europe.
“It would mean everything again [to qualify],” Ramsey said. “We missed
out on the World Cup, which was very disappointing. We had the best time at the Euros and we want to experience something like that again.”
Wales were in a similar position two years ago in World Cup qualifying for Russia 2018. Chris Coleman’s side would have qualified automatically had they beaten the Republic of Ireland in Cardiff and Serbia failed to overcome Georgia.
But Wales, who were without the injured Gareth Bale, lost 1-0 and even missed out on a playoff spot, with the Republic leapfrogging them into second place.
“We had some unfortunate injuries on that night, which I think played a part. But we have come on a lot since then,” added Ramsey, who said that he “felt sharp” and had “some nice little touches” when he came on against Azerbaijan.