Wales have sacked manager Rob Page after three-and-a-half-years in charge of the national team.

Page ended a 64-year wait to qualify for the World Cup and also guided the side to the second round of Euro 2020.

However, they failed to secure a place at this summer’s tournament in Germany after penalty shoot-out heartbreak against Poland and there were boos following the recent performances against Gibraltar and Slovakia.

Dave Adams, FAW chief football officer, said: “I would like to thank Rob for his work with the Association over the last seven years, firstly as the U21s head coach and then onto the role of Cymru head coach.

“Rob’s work has delivered success reaching the round of 16 at Euro 2020 and qualification to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and during his period we also integrated 18 pathway players into the senior squad.

"As we move forward this experience will support our objective to consistently qualify our men’s national team to major tournaments.”

Noel Mooney, FAW chief executive, added: “On behalf of myself and the entire FAW, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rob for his commitment and dedication to his roles for the national teams.

“Under Rob Page’s leadership, our Cymru men’s team has achieved significant milestones and victories which have created many incredible memories for our nation, most notably our first World Cup in sixty-four years.”

It remains to be seen how the managerial change will affect Wanderers midfielder Josh Sheehan, who has won seven caps for his country to date.

Page handed Sheehan the captain’s armband against Gibraltar as part of an experimental young line-up, with some of his regular options unavailable or rested for Slovakia.

It was a special moment for the Bolton man after a strong campaign in League One – providing 12 league assists and claiming both of the main prizes at the club’s annual End of Season Awards night.