Euro 2016: Russia 0-3 Wales - how the players rated
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Wales overpowered Russia to finish top of Group B above England and reach the last 16 of Euro 2016.
A sublime pass by Joe Allen set up Aaron Ramsey for the first goal, Neil Taylor doubled the lead and Gareth Bale scored his third goal of the tournament to cap a performance he described as the "best I've ever been involved in" for Wales.
But who were Wales' best players in Toulouse?
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Wayne Hennessey (goalkeeper) 7
A spectator for most of the match, but alert to deny Artem Dzyuba in the first half.
Chris Gunter (right-back) 7
Under less pressure defensively than against England, freeing him to fly down the right flank with gusto.
James Chester (centre-back) 8
Never flustered, the West Brom defender continued his fine form with some important interceptions, with one contributing to the opening goal.
Ashley Williams (centre-back) 7
Coped with the physical threat of Artem Dzyuba and marshalled Wales' defence through a relatively simple 90 minutes.
Ben Davies (centre-back) 7
Always composed in possession, covered Neil Taylor well as the wing-back pushed forward.
Neil Taylor (left-back) 8
Untroubled defensively, scored his first goal for club or country since 2010 to cap an energetic display.
Joe Ledley (midfield) 8
Busy defensive work and one-touch passing helped Wales start the match at a furious pace.
Joe Allen (midfield) 9
Enjoying an excellent tournament and gave his best display yet, battling ferociously and providing a brilliant assist for the opening goal.
Aaron Ramsey (midfield) 9
Man of the match. Arguably his greatest game for Wales, scoring a fine goal and threading intricate passes at will to pick holes in the Russian defence.
Gareth Bale (forward) 9
Tormented Russia's defence with a performance brimming with power, pace and purpose, yet could have scored to make the winning margin even greater.
Sam Vokes (forward) 7
Something of a surprise starter, the Burnley striker missed a good early chance but provided a solid outlet for Wales on the attack.
Substitutes
David Edwards (midfield) 6
Solid enough when introduced late on to give Joe Allen a deserved rest.
Andy King (midfield) 6
First appearance of the tournament was a routine one, helping Wales see out the game.
Simon Church (forward) 6
Another making his competition bow, on too late to make much of an impression.
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