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Wales train ahead of Portugal semi-final

2016-07-05 22:44:00 from:SNTV

Wales trained at their base in Dinard on Tuesday on the eve of their Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal in Lyon.

The biggest game in the history of Welsh international football takes place in Lyon on Wednesday, as 'The Dragons' take on Portugal in the semi-finals at Euro 2016.

Wales have never got so far in tournament play before, but if there was any tension around the squad on the eve of the match, it was very well hidden as coach Chris Coleman led a light-hearted training session at the team's base in Dinard.

Portugal have all the experience, having made the semi-finals for the fourth time since 2000.

And four years ago they only missed out on a place in the final when they were beaten by the eventual winners, Spain, on penalties.

They also have one of the greatest players of all time in Cristiano Ronaldo.

Wales have form on their side though, having beaten one of the tournament favourites, Belgium, 3-1 in the quarter-finals.

Coleman's men are relishing their 'underdog' status and are clearly under little pressure.

They also have Ronaldo's Real Madrid teammate, Gareth Bale.

However, Wales will be forced to do without their other attacking catalyst, Aaron Ramsey.

His Man-of-the-Match performance against Belgium in the round of 16 was marred by a needless booking which incurred a one-match suspension.

Coleman is expected to turn to either Crystal Palace's Jonathan Williams or Leicester's Andy King to replace him.

Wales will also be without Ben Davies for the game against Portugal, the Tottenham defender is also suspended.

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