The summer that changed Welsh football
A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever.
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Notable Quotes
"I was saying to all the players, 'Keep calm, don't act like we're too excited to be here'."
— Chris Coleman , Athlete
"Euro 2016 was a turning point for Welsh football."
— Ben Davies , Athlete
"There had been some really low points for Wales, so to finally do that was a huge achievement."
— Aaron Ramsey , Athlete
Key People
A Welsh football player who played for Arsenal and the national team.
Ben Davies is a professional footballer who has played for Swansea City.
The former manager of the Welsh national football team.
A comedian and presenter discussing Welsh football.
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid player.
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A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever.
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