Disappointed but I’m proud of everybody: Bale on Wales’ loss to England
Gareth Bale declared himself “proud” of his Wales teammates despite the huge disappointment of Daniel Sturridge’s stoppage-time goal giving England a 2-1 victory at Euro 2016 on Thursday.
Gareth Bale declared himself “proud” of his Wales teammates despite the huge disappointment of Daniel Sturridge’s stoppage-time goal giving England a 2-1 victory at Euro 2016 on Thursday.
For the second game running, Bale put Wales ahead from a direct free kick, but England substitutes Jamie Vardy and Sturridge struck in the second half to give England victory.
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“Obviously it is massively disappointing, but I am very proud of everybody,” Real Madrid forward Bale told the BBC after the match in Lens.
“We gave everything like we always do and I have said before, if we go out but have given 100 percent, then we can’t do any more.”
Had Wales held on for a draw, they would have preserved their grip on top spot in Group B, but Sturridge’s 91st-minute strike meant they slipped to second ahead of their final group game against Russia on Monday.
“We are disappointed at the moment, but we are strong inside and the tournament is not over yet,” Bale said.
“We will go into the next game with even more strength. We keep fighting all the way. We will keep fighting to qualify.”