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Bale calls on Wales fans to act as 12th man against Belgium

Wales star Gareth Bale has urged supporters to really get behind the team on Friday night.


The Dragons host Belgium in a crucial Euro2016 qualifier at the Cardiff City Stadium with a sellout of around 33,000 expected.

Ahead of the top-of-the-table Group B meeting, Bale has implored the Wales fans to act as an extra player as they look to qualify for their first major tournament in 58 years.

"Hopefully they can keep supporting us, be the 12th man on Friday and get behind the team," Bale told FAW TV.

"It's been a long time coming and there has been a lot of hard work over the years and a lot of ups and downs.

"But I think the whole nation now can see that we're doing well, working hard and playing good football. "We're full of confidence, which is always a good thing, so hopefully we can provide a great performance and a great victory to put us on our way."

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