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Alistair Bruce-Ball brings you the best of the Monday Night Club with Chris Sutton, Tom Lockyer and Andros Townsend.

The panel look ahead to Wales' Euros play-off final qualifier against Poland with BBC Radio Wales' Rob Phillips and England's friendly against Belgium with the BBC's chief football correspondent John Murray.

They chat to Leyton Orient's Idris el Mizouni about playing during Ramadan and also have a discussion about the quickest goals they've seen after Christoph Baumgartner's record-breaking strike for Austria.

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Rob Phillips
BBC Wales Football Correspondent on Monday Night Club

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I don't think you can underestimate the significance of doing this without Gareth Bale. Frankly, for the last three qualifiers no Aaron Ramsey either.

You look back and Bale got Wales to the Euros 2016. Seven goals in qualifying. Move that onto to the World Cup play-offs a couple of years ago he scored both goals against Austria and scored the winner against Ukraine. He is that sort of talisman. He is the greatest player Wales have ever prduced and quite frankly the greatest player these islands have ever produced.

So to cope without him in a transition period as well, it does really feel like a Rob Page squad.

Wales boss Rob Page spoke to media before the qualifier and was asked how significant it would be for the team to qualify without Gareth Bale. The former Wales captain retired from football last year.

"Well you look back to the semi-final and final [qualifiers] before the World Cup and Gareth scored all three goals," Page said via Monday Night Club. "Would we have qualified without the goals? No. Would Gareth have played in a World Cup without his teammates? No.

"It shows how far we have come in a short space of time. We are only one tournament past Gareth's retirement and we are one win away from qualifying."

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales

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Robert Page stands on the brink of history once more as Wales prepare for Tuesday's Euro 2024 play-off final against Poland.

Yet strange as it might seem to say of the only man to have led Wales at two major tournaments - now one win away from his third - the ground on which he stands may not be as firm as you would think.

There is no doubting Page's place in Welsh footballing lore as the manager who led Wales to their first World Cup for 64 years.

Since that crowning moment of his tenure, however, the former centre-back has found himself under pressure at times.

First there was the disappointment of Wales' dismal performance at the World Cup itself, then the faltering qualifying Euro 2024 campaign which prompted Football Association of Wales bosses to openly question Page's future.

The manager and his players have recovered well from that particularly tempestuous period to put themselves back in a position where they are one win away from qualifying for a third successive European Championship.

And considering what Page has withstood to get to this point, he will hope that victory over Poland at Cardiff City Stadium will, in the words of his players, silence the outside noise.

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Wales and Poland fans have been told not to bring flares and fireworks to Tuesday's crucial Euro 2024 play-off in Cardiff.

Seven Poland fans were arrested when the two sides met in the city in September 2022, including four for possession of pyrotechnics.

Anyone using pyrotechnics, which are illegal in UK stadiums, will face a ban, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) said.

About 1,900 Poland fans are expected in a 33,000 sell-out crowd.

The FAW was fined more than £14,500 by FIFA after Wales fans let off flares during their 2022 World Cup play-off wins over Austria and Ukraine in Cardiff.

Meanwhile, 46 Polish fans were charged after crowd trouble following a Europa Conference League match between Aston Villa and Legia Warsaw in November.

The FAW said pyrotechnics were very dangerous in large crowds and could cause the loss of sight, limbs or fingers.

Read more here.

Wales lost just two games during the qualification process for Euro 2024.

A 4-2 loss at home against Armenia last June stands out a huge slip-up and that defeat may have knocked Wales' confidence as they suffered another loss three days later in Turkey.

Robert Page admits it was a "bump in the road" but feels they still have what it takes to cement their place at this summer's showpiece.

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Wales were absent from major tournaments for 58 years following the 1958 World Cup but, since ending that drought with a mesmerising run to the semi-finals at Euro 2016, qualification has become the expectation rather than a mere pipedream.

They made easy work of their play-off semi-final when claiming a 4-1 win against Finland on Thursday but tonight's assignment is expected to be much tougher.

On paper, Poland have a stronger squad than Wales, exemplified by their captain, Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski who is regarded as one of the world's best finishers of the past decade or more.

They also have several other Champions League-level players - Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior and Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski among them.

But Wales will hope to summon something extra thanks to the fact they are playing at their beloved home of Cardiff City Stadium, where they have lost only one of their past 15 Euro qualifiers.

"It's an incredible record and our supporters are massive," said Page.

"They took the roof off with the anthem the other day. Bring it on again Tuesday. Let's use that to our benefit to get across the line."

Wales manager Robert Page was in an upbeat mood when he spoke at a news conference on Monday.

His enthusiasm, passion and belief has been a key factor in Wales' success since he took charge in 2020.

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski is the obvious threat for Wales to contend with tonight.

Some have suggested the 35-year-old is no longer at the peak of powers but he still packs a punch.

Lewandowski has scored 20 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona this season.

He is also Poland's all-time leading goalscorer, registering 82 times in 147 appearances.

Wales forward Harry Wilson has stressed the importance of keeping Lewandowski quiet.

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Wales are braced for a huge match on tonight when they take on Poland in Cardiff for a place at Euro 2024.

Both sides endured troublesome regular qualifying campaigns but found form in their play-off semi-finals to set up this showdown, Wales beating Finland 4-1 and Poland thrashing Estonia 5-1.

Wales, in their most successful era, are aiming to reach a third successive European Championship.

"It would be a great achievement for us to qualify," said Wales boss Robert Page.

"Whenever you go through a campaign, you're always going to get bumps in the road, especially in transition, and we had one in the summer.

"What pleases me is the reaction we had since then. To go unbeaten in seven and to play in the manner we've done. It really, really pleases me.

"I'd be an extremely proud man if we get the job done."

The Daily Telegraph

We finish our run through today's back pages with the Telegraph.

Robert Page's faith is youngsters has put Wales on the verge of securing a spot at Euro 2024.

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The Daily Star

The Star also go with the line on Declan Rice looking to convince Arsenal team-mate Ben White to return to the fold with England.

And Wales manager Robert Page is confident that his young guns can use their fitness levels to find a way past Poland tonight.

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Daily Mirror

There's a lot to unpick on a very busy back page of the Mirror.

Nottingham Forest have lodged an appeal against their four-point deduction for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules, the Mirror reports they are confident that appeal won't lead to a harsher punishment.

Wales manager Robert Page believes athleticism could be the key to victory tonight in their all or nothing game against Poland.

There are a couple of England lines too.

Declan Rice leads the way with the Arsenal midfielder set to ask clubmate Ben White to "rethink his decision to turn his back on England."

And more on Kobbie Mainoo who is reportedly in line to get his first start for England against Belgium tonight.

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The Daily Mail

The Mail claim that Gareth Southgate is giving "serious consideration" to starting Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo against Belgium tonight.

Mainoo came off the bench against Brazil to make his debut for the Three Lions as his remarkable breakthrough season in senior football continues to unfold.

The 18-year-old has been tipped to make a late push for a spot in England's 23-man squad at Euro 2024, but he'll have to impress if he does get the chance tonight.

It is also reported that Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley owes Greek shipping tycoon Victor Restis £3.4m after a High Court battle.

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The Guardian

There's no surprise to see Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice with a beaming smile as he prepares to lead England out as captain tonight.

Rice is only 25 and he's set to make his 50th appearance for the national side. His debut came almost exactly five years ago (22 March 2019) when he was introduced from the bench in a 5-0 win against the Czech Republic in a Euro 2020 qualifier.

The Guardian also carry a line about former Chelsea chief executive Marina Granovskaia is "facing questions about what she knew of secret payments under former owner Roman Abramovich."

There was also a hugely emotional moment yesterday evening, which features in today's Guardian, when Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinicius Jr broke down in tears at a news conference.

Vinicius said he feels "less and less" like playing football because of the repeated racist abuse he has suffered.

You can read more about that here.

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The I

We begin with the i.

Tottenham and Wales forward Brennan Johnson is the lead image as manager Robert Page wants some new stars to step up for the national side.

This is Wales' first qualifying campaign since talisman Gareth Bale retired and it's time for the new generation to shine.

There's also a line on Erik ten Hag having the support of Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe for 2024-25, but it's claimed the British billionaire won't hesitate to get rid of the Dutch manager if the campaign doesn't get off to a positive start.

If you missed the news yesterday, England manager Gareth Southgate confirmed Declan Rice will captain the Three Lions when he makes his 50th cap against Belgium tonight.

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Right, we are going to have plenty of build-up to Wales' meeting with Poland throughout the day.

Let's just put the brakes on that for a moment, though, as we see what today's back pages are saying.

While I'm taking you through the papers, I want to hear from you Wales fans!

Are you heading to the Cardiff City Stadium tonight? If not, where will you be watching? How are the nerves? What are your predictions?

Robert Page suggested yesterday that Wales are in a healthier place since Gareth Bale retired.

Page was referring to the the squad as a whole with so many options and lots of competition for places. Do you agree? Are Wales better without Bale?

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Poland stand between Wales and a place at Euro 2024.

The Poles have featured at the last four editions of the competition and boast some top quality players, none more so than Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowksi.

But Wales have home advantage tonight with a packed Cardiff City Stadium set to be roaring the Dragons on from the first whistle and probably even well before.

Former Wales captain Ashley Williams feels the fans can play a major role in getting Wales over the line.