Wales’ Mepham Commends Team-Mate Cullen as a “Lovely Technician”

Chris Mepham commended his Wales team-mate Liam Cullen, describing him as a “lovely technician,” following Cullen’s exceptional free-kick goal during Swansea City’s 3-2 defeat against Sunderland. This goal by Cullen, scored against Regis Le Bris’ side, marked his sixth in the last eight appearances for both his club and national team. Mepham, a defender for the Black Cats, indicated that Cullen has become a significant player under Wales manager Craig Bellamy, having observed the forward’s recent performances on international assignments. When questioned about Cullen’s recent progress, Mepham informed BBC Sport Wales: “You can see it. He’s going into Wales camps now and he’s right in the mix in terms of the manager’s plans.”He’s having an impact for club and country. He chipped in with the goals in the last camp. “A lovely player, a lovely technician and you could see his quality from the dead-ball situation today as well. “Hopefully he can carry on doing that for Wales.” Despite Cullen’s impressive strike, it ultimately proved insufficient as the Swans squandered a two-goal advantage, resulting in a loss to promotion-contending Sunderland. Centre-back Mepham mentioned that he exchanged light-hearted remarks with fellow Wales players Cullen and Ben Cabango following his team’s victory at the Swansea.com Stadium. Mepham further stated: “It’s not so nice (seeing Wales team-mates) when they’re putting it top bins from a free-kick,” added Mepham.”I get on really well with Culls and Ben Cabango. I was giving them a bit of stick at full time.”It’s good to see them playing week in, week out but it’s always nice to get one over on them.”