Wales have put England to shame at Euro 2016

As an Englishman with Welsh roots I endured mixed feelings as Wales defeated Belgium 3-1 to make it to through to the semi-finals of Euro 2016.

Tinges of regret about my national teams failings were replaced by pride for a country that runs through my DNA.

I cannot imagine how born and bred Welsh people feel after their team’s tremendous performance, but I feel privileged to have watched such a sporting achievement.

The Welsh players did themselves and the country proud.

Simply brilliant to watch

In truth I support all the home nations at international tournaments, but the Wales victory over Belgium was simply brilliant to watch. To a man those Welsh players showed passion, pride and above all ability.

Belgium headed into the game as fa…