Leeds and Wales using ‘power of the tache’

CONNOR Roberts hopes the “power of the tache” can help Wales to Euro 2024 play-off glory against Poland.

Roberts has embarked on long unbeaten Championship runs at Burnley and Leeds United over the last two seasons after putting his razor away and growing a moustache.

The 28-year-old wing-back is now determined to avoid a close shave on the international stage and show off his new look in Germany this summer as Wales host Poland tonight for a place at Euro 2024.

“It’s just a little bit of a joke,” Roberts said of his facial addition.

“My wife (Georgina) last year, she was like ‘Why don’t you grow it?’ so I did and then we went on an unbeaten run at Burnley.

“I’ve done the same thing this year and keep asking her if I should shave it off. But she likes it so I’m leaving it there as she's the boss.

“I think it’s played about 25 Championship games and never lost, so I hope that continues in the Championship and maybe it gives us a bit of luck on Tuesday.

“It’s the power of the tache, isn’t it?”

Roberts won the Championship title at Vincent Kompany's Burnley last season but found Premier League game time this term difficult to come by.

So he headed out to Leeds on loan in January with the hope of creating more special memories for club and country.

“When I think of my personal journey, I've always looked for those moments,” said Roberts, who scored in a 2-0 win against Turkey at the last European Championship.

"Again, this season, moving clubs was to achieve a moment, another promotion, hopefully.

“That is at the forefront of my mind.

“Life, football is about moments and Tuesday is another moment.”