Team profile: Wales
Euro 2016 will only the second major tournament for the native country of the legends Ian Rush and Ryan Giggs. The Dragons played only at FIFA World cup in 1958 in their history. The team qualified without any problems to the European championship, losing only once in the group with Belgium and Bosnia. Led by Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, the British side may be the surprise of the tournament this year.
The manager: Chris Coleman
Coleman led Wales to 8-th place in the FIFA ranking in October 2015 - a historical record for the team. He succeeded Gary Speed as national team manager in 2012 and qualified the team for European championship for first time. Coleman managed Fulham in the Premier League between 2003 and 2007, and also Real Sociedad in Spain, Coventry and Greek side Larisa.
The star: Gareth Bale
The most expensive footballer scored 19 times in 23 matches for Real Madrid this season. Bale debuted for the national team, when he was only 16 and has serious international experience. His decisions on the pitch are key for Wales. "We know what he can give us and he is the kind of guy that will never fail you.", said manager Coleman. Without a doubt, the game of the team will depend on Gareth's skills and form.
Wales' matches at Group B:
11 June 2016 - Wales - Slovakia, 18:00, Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux
15 June 2016 - England - Wales, 15:00, Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens
20 June 2016 - Russia - Wales, 21:00, Stadium Municipal, Toulouse
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