Aaron Ramsey gunning for Euro sequel in Wales’ winner-takes-all clash with Hungary

AARON RAMSEY is raring to send Wales on a Euro finals glory run again. Ryan Giggs’ side face a winner-takes-all qualification clash with Hungary on Tuesday. Juventus midfielder Ramsey was a stand-out player in Wales’ sensational surge to the semi-finals in 2016. And Rambo wants to sample that ultimate high for a second time, with […]

AARON RAMSEY is raring to send Wales on a Euro finals glory run again.

Ryan Giggs’ side face a winner-takes-all qualification clash with Hungary on Tuesday.

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Juventus midfielder Ramsey was a stand-out player in Wales’ sensational surge to the semi-finals in 2016.

And Rambo wants to sample that ultimate high for a second time, with victory in Cardiff securing an automatic place in next summer’s tournament.

He beamed: “We had the best time ever at the Euros and we want to experience something like that again.

“We missed out on the World Cup, which was very disappointing, but it would mean everything again.

“We have a lot of new faces who haven’t experienced that, so for them as well it would be massive.”

Wales’ qualification cause was boosted by their 2-0 Group E win in Azerbaijan on Saturday.

That was followed by Croatia’s helping hand with a 3-1 triumph over Slovakia hours later.

With the Croats qualified in top spot from the group, the battle is on for second place.

And three teams — Wales, Hungary and Slovakia — are still in the mix.

That sets up Tuesday’s mouth-watering showdown in the Welsh capital — a scenario Ramsey and Co were in when they lost 1-0 to Ireland in a World Cup decider just over two years ago.

Ramsey added: “It will be a similar position but we have come on a lot since then.

“We had some unfortunate injuries on that night, which I think played a part.

“We did the hardest part on Saturday to get the win. To go away to a place like Azerbaijan is always difficult and tricky.

“Croatia went there and drew last time, so we know how difficult that is. It’s a massive win for us to keep the dream alive.”

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Ramsey moved to Juventus in the summer after 11 years at Arsenal.

He has been plagued by a frustrating thigh injury this season but played the final 30 minutes of the impressive win in Baku and is in line to start against Hungary for his 60th cap.

The 28-year-old — who had not played a competitive game for Wales in 12 months — said: “It’s good to be back and get the win.

“I felt sharp out there and had some nice little touches. I got a bit of a cut on my head but all is good.”

Wales talisman Gareth Bale also managed an hour despite a month out injured at Real Madrid.

And boss Giggs is confident he will have his big guns available from the start at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Bournemouth centre-back Chris Mepham said: “The pair of them are world-class players. Rambo made a massive difference when he came on.

“He provided that assurance and calmness on the ball which filters through the team.

“As a centre-half, it gives you that confidence to pick him out and I thought he changed the game when he came on.”