Wales vs Denmark: Ben Davies says the loss felt narrow

"I didn't feel like there was a whole lot in the game, to be honest." Ben Davies summed up Wales' 0-1 defeat to Denmark in Cardiff in that tone after Rasmus Højlund's 75th-minute penalty settled it. The goal came after Danny Ward brought down Gustav Isaksen, and Wales spent the night arguing for a different finish to a tight contest.

Davies' view of the game

Davies' post-match message was less about excuses than about the margin. He said Wales would have loved more points, but stressed the effort in the team and the fact that missing key players made the task harder against strong opposition.

Wales also had 54 per cent of first-half possession, which fits Davies' reading of a match that was competitive rather than one-sided. His own display was rated 6.58, while Danny Ward made three saves before the penalty incident changed the evening.

The penalty and what Wales take into the next games

Højlund's finish was the decisive moment, and his 7.47 rating was the best individual return on the night. Victor Froholdt was used in an advanced role and offered support, but Denmark got the key action when it mattered most.

Davies' stronger line was about the group rather than the result. "We gave it our all and I'm very proud of the group," he said, before adding that Wales go into the next two games with nothing to lose. Craig Bellamy's side now have a defeat to absorb, and the late concession leaves the focus on how they respond when the next two fixtures arrive.