Bale played a key role in Wales' run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016. But injury kept him out of the loss to the Republic of Ireland that ended Wales' 2018 World Cup qualifying hopes. With little room for error, Wales have been boosted by the return to fitness of key pair Bale and Aaron Ramsey. Qualifying for Euro 2016 ended a 58-year wait and Wales followed up that achievement by reaching the semi-finals in France, eclipsing their run to the quarter-finals at the 1958 World Cup. But they are unbeaten since then and, with Wales generating momentum at just the right time, Bale believes qualifying again would rank alongside his proudest career achievements.

Source: BBC November 18, 2019 14:06 UTC