'It's our time to shine' - Bale
By Nigel Gould
The first of the quarter-final games takes place tonight in Marseille.
Portugal will take on Poland – with the winners potentially facing Wales.
Gareth Bale and co face in-form Belgium in Lille tomorrow – and are in confident mood, having beaten Northern Ireland in the knockout stage.
They’re now the only home nation left with England bowing out after defeat to Iceland.
Bale has branded the game the biggest in more than 50 years.
The Real Madrid striker, who has scored three goals in their four games so far said: “`We know about the quarter-final in the World Cup in '58, so since then it's obviously the biggest game in Welsh football for sure.
“It's one we're looking forward to and eager to get started. We just want to enjoy the occasion, take it all in and hopefully get into the semis.''
The fitness of captain Ashley Williams had been a doubt following a shoulder problem suffered in the last round, but the defender took part in training to ease further concerns.
Bale said: “Ashley took part in most of training today, so I think he's okay.''
And he added: “It's our time to shine.
“We're the only home nation left in the competition which is an amazing achievement in itself.
“The game against Northern Ireland was a very ugly game that was not suited to us, but to play badly and win shows the team spirit and character we have at the moment.
“We're very happy and very proud and will be flying the Wales flag high.''
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