World Cup 2022 Group B: Wales bank on experience of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey

After waiting 64 years, a lifetime for many fans, Wales forged a monumental moment in history by qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1958.

Following a devastating loss to Denmark in the Round of 16 at Euro 2020, Wales went undefeated in World Cup qualifying, and a 1-0 victory against Ukraine, the neutral’s favourite, in the play-off final secured their place in Qatar.

However, they have not been in such great form since qualifying and are winless in three games in the Nations League. A contingent of Welsh players completed transfers this summer to secure more game time ahead of the World Cup.

Aaron Ramsey joined Nice following his Juventus release, while Daniel James swapped Leeds for Fulham in the Premier League. Youngsters Ethan Ampadu moved from Chelsea and Manchester United’s Dylan Levitt joined Spezia and Dundee United, respectively, in search of first-team football.

Gareth Bale (left) celebrates with his Wales team-mates after qualifying for the Qatar World Cup following victory in the play-off final against Ukraine at Cardiff City Stadium. PA

Captain and talisman Gareth Bale moved from Real Madrid to Los Angeles this summer with Qatar in mind, with the desire to lead his country at the World Cup.

Wales will hope that their all-time top goal scorer, who is also set to surpass Chris Gunter for the record number of appearances, will be in top scoring form in Qatar as the ex-Real Madrid star is no stranger to providing crucial goals in crunch matches.

Robert Page became caretaker boss when Ryan Giggs was arrested in November 2020, but now the former Northampton Town manager will be the first Wales manager to lead the country into two major tournaments.

And, in continuation of the legacy of Gary