Bellamy says Wales 'hurting' after being outclassed by Denmark

Wales have suffered another setback in their Nations League campaign, losing convincingly away to Denmark just three days after a 1-0 defeat to Portugal in Lisbon, leaving the squad with significant work ahead.

Captain Ben Davies described the match as tough and frustrating, particularly because Wales conceded both goals from set pieces. Speaking to BBC Match of the Day Wales, the Spurs defender said Nations League fixtures pit Wales against some of Europe's best teams, so difficulty was always expected. He stressed that any drop below full readiness gets punished at this level, and the squad now needs to regroup before their next match.

Home advantage ahead

Davies pointed out that this marks Wales' second stint in the Nations League's top tier, offering another chance to gain valuable experience against strong opposition. The team will next have the benefit of playing at home at Cardiff City Stadium, facing Norway on Thursday, 1 October, before a rematch against Denmark the following Sunday.

Winger Sorba Thomas, despite the disappointment in Copenhagen, echoed his captain's belief that the team can bounce back. He noted that with two home games coming up, Wales must draw on home support and show a reaction to recent results. Thomas emphasised that while Wales remains a small nation, it possesses big hearts and strong belief, and now the players need to demonstrate that on the pitch.