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BBC Sport's Dafydd Pritchard at Cardiff City Stadium: "Wales have been on the brink before, but it feels different today.

"Absent from major tournaments since the 1958 World Cup, Wales have fallen short on numerous occasions, narrowly failing to qualify for the 1994 World Cup and Euro 2004 among others.

"But Chris Coleman’s side could banish half a century of heartache if they beat Israel today and qualify for Euro 2016.

"The Cardiff City Stadium sold out long ago and, bathed in glorious sunshine, Wales’ capital city is buzzing as thousands of fans dare to dream of next year’s tournament in France.

"Supporters are nervous but the vast majority are confident too. They feel this is Wales’ time."

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Wales XI: Hennessey, Richards, Gunter, Williams, Davies, Taylor, Edwards, King, Ramsey, Bale, Robson-Kanu.

Israel XI: Marciano, Ben Haim I, Dasa, Dgani, Ben Harush, Tibi, Bitton, Natcho, Zahavi, Kayal, Dabbur.

Wales unchanged from the side that started the 1-0 win at Cyprus on Thursday...

Gareth Bale has helped carry this Wales side to the top of Group B and towards Euro 2016 in France, so is the Real Madrid forward now the country's greatest ever player? How does he rank alongside legends such as Ian Rush, John Charles and Ryan Giggs? 

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Right, so what are the permutations for Wales this afternoon? Win and they qualify, we know that, but if they fail to win they could still be celebrating later today after Belgium meet Cyprus in Nicosia at 19:45 BST.

We've had our calculators out, crunched the numbers and we've come up with the following.

• If Wales win they qualify
• If Wales draw and Belgium draw, Wales qualify
• If Wales draw and Belgium lose, Wales qualify
• If Wales draw and Belgium win, Wales don't qualify     today
• If Wales lose, they don't qualify today

Got it?

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Wales are on the brink of making history, but who is their greatest ever player? You can vote for one of eight players.

Here are your options:

• Ivor Allchurch - Helped Wales reach quarter-finals of 1958 World Cup
• Gareth Bale - World's most expensive player. 6 goals and 2 assists in Euro 2016 qualifying
• John Charles - Prolific goalscorer for Leeds and Juventus
• Ryan Giggs - Most decorated Welshman, winning 13 Premier League titles
• Mark Hughes - Won a host of medals at Manchester United. Also played for Barcelona and Bayern Munich
• Ian Rush - Wales' record scorer with 28 goals
• Neville Southall - Wales' most capped player with 92 appearances
• Gary Speed - Former captain and most capped outfield player. Forged a successful career in the Premier League
• John Toshack - Part of Liverpool's successful side in the 1970s. Also played for Cardiff and Swansea

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Rob Phillips
BBC Wales Football Correspondent

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According to the Visit Cardiff website,, external the capital of Wales is rich in romantic ambience.

But anyone who has booked a quiet getaway with their other half in the city tonight should beware.

Cardiff knows how to celebrate. And if Wales reach Euro 2016, expect the party of all parties.

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So near yet so far... Wales fans have heard it all before.

In the 1982 and 1986 World Cup qualifying campaigns they missed out on goal difference, and a missed penalty in the final match cost them a place in the 1994 tournament.

Then there was a play-off defeat against Russia for Euro 2004.

But this is different. Wales have a three-point cushion at the top of Group B with three games remaining. They still have whipping boys Andorra to play at home.

But Cardiff is ready to party today. Can Chris Coleman's Class of 2015 oblige?

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Their story is punctured with near misses and inglorious failures.

They have raised the expectations of a proud nation only to fall at the last hurdle. There has been heartache, tears...and humiliation.

But Wales are a team on the rise, one win away from a first major tournament appearance since 1958 with games to spare.

A nation holds its breath. Surely this is their time? Surely they won't blow it now?