Wednesday 23 June 2021

ROUND-UP OF EURO 2020 FORTUNES OF GARY JOHNSON'S FORMER PLAYERS

As the group stage of the delayed Euro 2020 comes to an end, we will now take a look at the fortunes of a selection of players featuring in the tournament who have previously played under Gary Johnson in their careers. 

Kieffer Moore (Wales): 

Wales striker Kieffer Moore, who played under Gary Johnson at Yeovil between 2013 and 2015, scored the equalising goal for Rob Page's side in their opening group match with Switzerland to secure a 1-1 draw. He then went on to start in Wales' 2-0 win over Turkey in their second match before coming off the bench after a hour in their final group fixture against Italy. 

Joe Morrell (Wales): 

Signed on loan by Johnson for Cheltenham Town from Bristol City towards the end of the 2016-17 season, Joe Morrell, now with Luton Town, has been an ever present for Wales in Euro 2020 so far. While at Ashton Gate, Morrell played in the same Bristol City Under-23 side as Jake Andrews and Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, and also appeared for Wales at Under-21 level alongside Lemonheigh-Evans. 

Wayne Hennessey (Wales): 

Long serving Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, who broke the record for the most clean sheets for Wales keeper previously held by former Gulls' custodian Neville Southall in September 2020, made 13 appearances in all competitions for Johnson for Yeovil Town in the 2013-14 campaign. He is yet to feature for Wales in Euro 2020 - and is currently the understudy to first choice keeper Danny Ward. 

Sam Johnstone (England): 

England's third choice goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, currently with West Bromwich Albion, made one appearance under Johnson for Yeovil Town during the 2013-14 season and yet to feature for the Three Lions in the tournament.