Joe Rodon and his Wales teammates experienced a disappointing night as they suffered a 3-0 defeat to England at Wembley. The match saw several Leeds United players in action, including Karl Darlow, who was lauded for a remarkable save by Ian Wright.
Rodon started the game as Wales quickly found themselves three goals down within the first 20 minutes, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback. Despite Wales aiming to break a 48-year losing streak against England, Rodon’s performance received mixed reviews.
While Rodon has generally impressed for Leeds in the Premier League, The Guardian was critical of his marking during set-pieces against England, rating his performance as a poor 3/10 and noting his lack of leadership on the field. However, Wales Online viewed Rodon as the standout performer, giving him a 7/10 rating and praising his defensive efforts in preventing a larger defeat.
Y Clwb Pêl-droed gave Rodon a 6/10 rating, highlighting his effectiveness in dealing with crosses and dubbing him the best player for Wales that night. BBC Sport Wales also rated Rodon a 6/10, acknowledging his efforts in fending off England’s relentless attacks.
In addition to Darlow and Rodon, Wales featured Leeds player Ethan Ampadu, who had a somewhat mixed performance during the match. As the international break came to a close, Leeds United prepared for upcoming fixtures against Burnley, West Ham, Brighton, and Nottingham Forest. For Wales, the focus was on preserving players for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium, with Leeds fans hoping that Ampadu, Rodon, and Darlow emerge unscathed for the upcoming league fixtures.
