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World Cup 2022: Wales manager's pride at qualification

Fans erupt with joy as Wales finally qualify for the World Cup

Wales' manager has spoken of his pride at the "monumental" achievement for the nation after qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 64 years.

They beat Ukraine 1-0 in Cardiff in a tense and dramatic game after Gareth Bale's deflected free-kick.

Rob Page told his players that he "loves them to bits".

As the reality of Sunday's achievement sank in, many jubilant fans on Monday said they thought they would never see this moment.

Wales will share Group B with USA, Iran and England at the tournament in Qatar, starting in November.

Getty Images Rob Page, Head Coach of Wales celebrates after their sides victory which qualifies Wales for the 2022 FIFA World Cup during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Wales and Ukraine at Cardiff City StadiumGetty Images
Rob Page says he has barely had any sleep after celebrating Wales' historic win

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