The coach has been dismissed after the team's dismal friendly results against Gibraltar and Slovakia this month which followed on from the failure to qualify for Euro 2024.

Page spent three and a half years in charge of Wales and led the country to their first World Cup in 64 years at Qatar 2022 - although they exited at the group stage with just a single point.

He also guided Wales to the last 16 at Euro 2020.

Football Association of Wales (FAW) bosses held talks about Page's position for more than a week after the recent setbacks before deciding that a change was required.

Dave Adams, the FAW's chief football officer, said: "I would like to thank Rob for his work with the association over the last seven years, firstly as the under-21s head coach and then onto the role of Cymru [Wales] head coach."

FAW chief executive Noel Mooney added: "On behalf of myself and the entire FAW, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rob for his commitment and dedication to his roles for the national teams.

"Under Rob Page's leadership, our Cymru men's team has achieved significant milestones and victories which have created many incredible memories for our nation, most notably our first World Cup in 64 years."

Page was jeered by Wales fans after the dismal friendlies and the coach admitted that he could "understand" why supporters wanted him to be axed.

He said: "They [Wales' fans] want me out. I completely understand. I've got to stay true to myself and focused on the job in hand. Everything else is out of my control."