Wales players determined to respond to Toshack tirade

WALES stars admit they have “taken on board” the harsh criticism from boss John Toshack during the last acrimonious international double-header.

Toshack slammed their lack of commitment and “pampered” lifestyles after last month’s shattering defeat in Cyprus. Now the squad are back together for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday and the trip next week to face Germany in Frankfurt.

Young goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, who missed those last two games in Cyprus and San Marino due to injury, insists his colleagues have accepted the tongue-lashing and aim to put things right against the Irish at the Millennium Stadium.