News about Connor Roberts

Under-fire boss Rob Page apologised to Wales fans after a 4-0 thrashing to Slovakia and said it is 'up to the powers that be' to decide if he stays in the job. Page saw Wales get dismantled in a Trnava friendly after their dismal 0-0 draw with Gibraltar, the world's 203rd-ranked team, in Portugal on Thursday. The pressure has steadily grown on Page after Wales' flat performance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when they finished bottom of their group and their failure to qualify for this summer's European Championship.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Footballers are a superstitious bunch, which is why Wales defender Connor Roberts seems to be based on cult Australian fast bowler Merv Hughes. Hughes was best known for his handlebar moustache as he was for peppering anti-batsmen with short-pitched deliveries, and Roberts seems to be on the same course as Hughes, although he has no way to measure Hughes' efforts. I believe it has played about 25 Championship games and never lost,' he said, 'I hope that continues.' 'It's the power of the 'tache isn't it? I keep asking my wife if I should shave it off, but she loves it so much that I'm leaving it there.'

Burnley has completed the loan agreement with Rennes defender Lorenz Assignon, who will be on loan until the end of the season. Vincent Kompany's second signing following Max Esteve's arrival on deadline day. The Clarets have released CJ Egan-Riley, while Leeds' Connor Roberts has been on alert.

JACK GAUGHAN: As the Premier League championship battle heats up, Manchester City is showing Pep Guardiola more fight than during their historic Treble campaign. Guardiola watched as Ederson sprung to the defense of Rico Lewis after a 3-1 win over Burnley, bringing Connor Roberts away from the young full back in a late skirmish. The incident took place just over a year after the City manager chastised Lewis for failing to shield him in a match against Tottenham Hotspur, when the adolescent was given intensive medical attention.

SIMON JONES: Jurgen Klopp's pending departure, as well as sports director Jorg Schmadtke, has sparked a never ending discussion about how Liverpool will recover. One of the most common comments around Anfield is that it would be a good idea to tempt the club's former sports director Michael Edwards back to a new role. Edwards left Liverpool just over a year ago and was regarded as the brains behind Liverpool's impressive recruiting process. He's since founded Ludonautics, alongside Liverpool's former director of research Ian Graham, who is now working with a Premier League club and forming a Bolton Wanderers partnership last week.

Roberts has 18 months on loan and has made 15 appearances for Burnley this season, but has mostly been used from the bench in recent weeks. Burnley's survival battle has prompted many clubs to ask whether he will be pushed away from Burnley's survival fight this month.

The first international break of the new season is here, but Premier League players will not be given any time for rest and relaxation as they represent their respective nations. Any English top-flight player is residing in the United Kingdom, and the air miles are racking up for people traveling around the world to compete in international tournaments. When the Premier League returns, players will be able to travel for shorter trips abroad for European Championship qualifiers against Ukraine and Scotland, but others will have to face long-haul flights that could cause wreak havoc on their body clocks.

TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL COUMN: Simon Jones will be delivering you insight, news, and the most up-to-date coverage around the world on all the signings pending ahead of this summer's transfer window. In the Premier League, it is expected to be busy once more as the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea look to invest more money in order to close the gap between Arsenal and Manchester City, while those on the verge of relegation will be concerned with the proverbial vultures.

ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE RIVERSIDE STADIUM: Burnley has returned to the big leagues, and in what style. They have dominated the Championship promotion game, leading the table since October and undefeated since November. It was always a case of when, not if, they'd seal their Premier League return. Vincent Kompany and his allies were able to get over the line against one of Middlesbrough's biggest rivals on their own turf, which was also very rewarding.

Manager Robert Page seemed to be in for a tough night when Croatia's Andrej Kramaric took the lead after 28 minutes. However, the bet to make a triple change midway through the second half, as well as the dismissal of young skipper Aaron Ramsey, paid off in spectacular fashion right at the end. Luka Modric, Croatia's legendary skipper, was flocked to a standing ovation seconds from time by Chris Mepham and League One striker Broadhead from Ipswich Town, who converted from close range with his team's first shot on target.

After losing 6-0 to thrashing Championship winners Burnley, Manchester City has secured their place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Erling Haaland raised his season-trick count to 42, with Julian Alvarez also scoring a brace, while replacement Cole Palmer stayed in on the action.

Burnley defeated 10-man Fleetwood in the first FA Cup quarter-finals since 2003. Connor Roberts, a replacement, scored in the 90th minute to put an end to the tenacious resistance of 10-man Fleetwood. Despite Cian Hayes being dismissed on the stroke of halftime, Vincent Kompany was a frustrated figure on the touchline as his runaway Championship leaders squandered a slew of chances. However, the Clarets were defeated late to win, not for the first time this season.

After bravely defending a Marcus Rashford shot with his head, Neco Williams had to be recalled in the first stages of England's Group B match against Wales. In the 24th minute, the Nottingham Forest right-back initially went down and received the pitch from his team's physios before deciding to continue playing the game after being given an all-clear. However, he went down again just 12 minutes later, with Connor Roberts taking his place in a concussion substitute in the 36th minute of the game.

The 26-man squad for the major tournament has arrived in Qatari capital ahead of their first match against the United States on Monday evening. Wales will face England and Iran in the group stages as they look to defy the odds and advance to the knock-out stages. But who are the glamorous WAGs cheering them on? There are a variety of support services on the team's front page, from childhood sweethearts to a fashion designer, and an animal lover. Here, FEMAIL looks at the sponsors who support their footballers.

Vincent Kompany's side, who have started the season on a high note, seemed to be on the right track throughout, but goalkeeper David Button's late equalizer ensured the Midlands retained a point.