Wales' Johnson says definitely more to come after 50 caps

What the report says

Brennan Johnson says he is pleased with what he has achieved so far, but still sees more major moments ahead as he prepares to win his 50th Wales cap. BBC Sport Football reports that the 25-year-old Everton forward is set to reach the milestone against Norway in the Nations League in Oslo on Saturday, becoming the third-youngest Welshman to do so after Ethan Ampadu and Chris Gunter.

Johnson has already played at one major tournament, the 2022 World Cup, and said that experience remains a career highlight even though Wales did not get the results they wanted. He also reflected on missing out on Euro 2020 and on Wales’ failure to qualify for the next World Cup. Looking ahead, he said the prospect of Euro 2028, with Cardiff among the host cities, gives the squad added motivation.

The Nottingham-born player, who represented England at youth level before switching to Wales in 2018, said he felt at home quickly after joining the Welsh setup. He also pointed to Wales’ past success, including the run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals, as proof that another strong campaign is possible.

Johnson’s club career has included promotion and Premier League survival with Nottingham Forest, a record move to Tottenham, and a recent switch to Everton after a spell at Crystal Palace. He said he is proud of what he has done so far, but believes the best is still to come, particularly with Wales.