Bale pleased and proud to end decades-long World Cup wait for Wales


DOHA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Wales captain Gareth Bale says the current generation of Welsh fans don't know how lucky they are as they enjoy their nation's current run of success at major tournaments.

The Welsh will kick off their first appearance at the World Cup finals since 1958 against the United States on Monday. For Bale and fellow veterans, such as Joe Allen and Aaron Ramsey, it marks the end of six years which saw Wales reach the semifinals of the 2016 European Championship and make the last 16 of the same tournament in 2021, ending decades of failing to qualify for major events.

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