Planet Swans ArchivesIt’s another double header for Wales next week with first up a game in Cardiff against Liechtenstein before an away trip to Germany.
And after last month’s disappointment in Moscow where Wales conceded a late winner Wales will know that they need to get two results to effectively keep alive their hopes of being in South Africa in 2010.
And for Swans defender Williams it is a chance to finally put to bed any memories he still has of the clearance that just didn’t quite have enough on it.
Talking to this week’s Wales on Sunday, Williams said “It was 10 minutes from being a great result, even though we had played so well, to lose it like that was a big disappointment.
“I watched the game again when I got back home and another half an inch and that ball would have been cleared. I thought I was a bit unfortunate because I was on my heels going backwards and had to change direction quickly to get something on it – when I did it just went straight to the striker.
“You have to say, if I’d hit that another five times it would have gone anywhere but to him every time.
“It was one of those things, and although it hasn’t played on my mind, I’ve been looking forward to getting back with Wales for these games to try and put things right as a team by getting some more points on board.
“I’ve been happy with my form for Swansea and I’ve felt more confident with every game.
“I think I’ve showed what I’m about but I’ve been trying to improve every time and command a little more, building on some of the levels I’ve been reaching.
“And I’m sure playing for Wales has helped me with that, just as much as I feel playing in the Championship with Swansea has helped me playing for Wales.
“I don’t think I’ve let anyone down and, even with players coming back, hopefully I’ve done enough to warrant keeping my place.
“All I can do now is keep on doing what I’ve been doing while still looking to improve and just train as hard as ever.
“But if John Toshack wants to go with someone else that’s fine because I don’t think it would mean I’ve played badly – just he wants to give someone else a chance. Whatever happens we’re going into these games as a squad, aiming to pick up some good results because that’s all that counts.
“I feel part of things with Wales and I’m as desperate as anyone for us to do well in this campaign.”
