Wales: Pundits react after Rob Page’s side draw with Gibraltar

“Context is important, we had some massive players missing which does make a difference,” ex-Wales defender Jones said on BBC Radio Wales.

“But I think Rob Page has every right to be nervous. It wouldn’t just be based on that Gibraltar result.

“I think what was annoying for me as a Welsh fan, a bit of a lack of desire and passion – as Welsh fans that’s the absolute minimum we want to see.

“It was just not at the level we expect from any Welsh side, now that we do have these new-found expectations.

“I do think, Sunday, that friendly against Slovakia where they will put out a much stronger line-up, I think that is a must-win for Rob Page on a personal level.”

Jones added: “I think now a little bit of impatience has grown with fans. We’re seeing other nations going into the European Championship with top-level managers who tactically can find a way to win. 

“I think that was really evident [against Gibraltar], on Wales’ 13th or 14th corner when they’re still trying the same delivery and same approach.

“I think that’s what would have frustrated fans more than anything, how predictable we were and how we don’t look at the dugout and see huge tactical experience in our manager.”