Joe Ledley reveals the secret to Wales’ success at Euro 2016… Gareth Bale stealing muffins for the whole squad
JOE LEDLEY has revealed the secret to Wales’ success at this summer’s European Championships in France… Gareth Bale’s stolen muffins.
During Euro 2016 – where Chris Coleman‘s Welsh heroes reached the semi-finals – the squad received a lot of praise for their close-knit group mentality.
Joe Ledley credits Gareth Bale’s muffin-stealing skills for Wales’ team spiritGetty Images
Boss Coleman waxed lyrical on a number of occasions about the team’s ‘unbreakable’ spirit.
Yet Crystal Palace midfielder Ledley has other ideas, claiming baked goods stolen by star man Bale was the real key moment of the tournament.
The former Celtic man recalled a time the squad kicked back with their feet up to watch Wimbledon.
Wales reached the semi-finals of this summer’s European ChampionshipsPA:Press Association
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And according to Ledley, Bale strolled in sporting two trays of caramel muffins pinched from the media centre for a cheeky snack.
He said: “The caramel muffins were unbelievable. Once he [Bale] came back with two trays of them.
“The tennis was on and we sat down with a cup of coffee and a few muffins.
Wales may have lost to England, but spectacularly reached the last four in FranceReuters
“It was lovely.”
So there you have it… Team spirit is one thing, but the way to really gel..?
Nick a few dozen pastries from Uefa’s media room and share them amongst the squad. Are you taking notes Mr Southgate?
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