agony

Gary Lineker, who will leave Match of the Day at the end of this season, BBC News understands, has been the steady hand who guided millions of fans through football's agonies and ecstasies.

Wales head coach Gatland had indicated he hoped for ecstasy rather than agony this weekend but that was not to be the case and his position will come under scrutiny.

Images of him writhing in agony as he burned to death in the family’s tent were shared around the world on social media.

With Whittaker laying on the canvas in agony, doctors attended to his ankle while the 27-year-old also appeared to complain about a back injury.

One win in 15 and yet more agony prior to Portugal’s visit to Hampden on Tuesday night.