Gary Mc: All this talk about Wales, I fancy Slovakia to beat them comfortably. Better players throughout their team.

Rob Steward: Feeling 'patriotic' after seeing the Manics songs on @BBCSport. I may become Welsh.

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You could be forgiven for thinking Euro debutants Slovakia pose little threat yet, as the proverbial dark horses of Group B, they will have a huge say in the fortunes of both Wales and England.

They are certainly not lacking in talent.

At 28, Napoli captain Marek Hamsik, who loves a good mohawk, is arguably in his prime and remains an indispensable talisman for club and country.

Martin Skrtel's Liverpool future might be subject to speculation, external but he is very much a key figure for Slovakia. The 31-year-old defender has represented his country at senior level for 12 years and is captain of his country.

And don't forget midfielder Juraj Kucka, the Manchester United fan who grew up idolising Paul Scholes. His energy and dogged determination is likely to test Wales.

Claire Col: Very excited for #Wales, external - come onnnnnn!!!!! with thoughts of #Garyspeed, external and his family.

James Millar: Bring either Paul Jones or even Southall out of retirement.

What a moment for young Danny Ward.

The 22-year-old Liverpool keeper, formally of Wrexham, made his international debut as a second half substitute against Northern Ireland in March.

Just three months later, and he's been handed a starting place in Wales' biggest match for over 50 years.

Ward has been with Liverpool since 2012 but has spent much of his time out on loan - at Morecambe in League Two and, most recently, the Scottish Premiership with Aberdeen.

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Around 15 minutes to kick-off and the Stade de Bordeaux is a sea of red.

One last team talk from Chris Coleman and Wales will be on their way.

How are you feeling?

Robbie Savage
Ex-Wales midfielder on BBC One

"It is incredible to be here. The atmosphere around the city was amazing - all in good spirit. 

"It is a huge afternoon for Danny Ward, Wayne Hennessey was excellent in qualifying. Ward was not playing in the Conference not too long ago - what a day for him.

"The players look fit and strong, they went through qualifying with a smile on their face. They've done great to get here, now it is important to get out of this group and make a good start today."

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Kevin Ratcliffe
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio 5 live

"Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey owes a performance. He hasn't been at his best for Wales in his last half a dozen games.

"Wayne Hennessey is a big downer for us because Danny Ward hasn't played many games. We've heard good reports about Ward so let's hope he has a good game. I think it will be a draw with maybe no goals."

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John Parsons: For first time in my life I can be proud my team are about to play in major football competition Come on @FAWales :-)

Keshy: You've waited a LONG time for this moment, boyos. Get out there and let the Welsh Dragon roar. You've earned it :)

Peter McNamara: Gary Speed would have been a really proud man today you'd imagine. Be great if #WAL can get a result in his honour

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Wales fans have endured some bleak moments, none more so than in 2012 when a side containing Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen were hammered 6-1 away to Serbia in a World Cup qualifier.

No wonder Wales fans are smiling in Bordeaux.

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales in Bordeaux

"The stadium is not even half full yet and it is absolutely bouncing.

"Zombie Nation, the Welsh fans' unofficial anthem, is blaring out at full blast and the stands are dominated by red shirts.

"Wales have been waiting 58 years for this moment, and you can tell."

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Half an hour to kick-off. Feeling nervous Wales fans?

A huge roar goes up around a half full Stade de Bordeaux as Wales' players emerge from the tunnel to warm up.

Wales manager Chris Coleman on BBC One: "We're obviously very excited - this is what we've always wanted. You can feel the tension, excitement, anxiety, because it is a big deal. We have waited so long for this. I can't describe to you how proud we are."

On his players keeping their focus: "I tell them to savour it and take a look around. I want my players to look at our incredible fans and take a deep breath. If you can't enjoy something like this then you're in the wrong industry."

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Any team that sends holders Spain to a first qualifying defeat in eight years deserves a place in the finals. That's exactly what Slovakia did on the road to France.

Jan Kozak's side had already beaten Ukraine in Kiev when they hosted Spain in Zilina and won 2-1 with the help of a goal by former Chelsea winger Miroslav Stoch.

They were unable to repeat the trick in the return game in Oviedo - Spain running out 2-0 winners. But by then Slovakia were well on their way to the finals having collected 18 points from seven games and eventually finished one point ahead of third-placed Ukraine.

Not long to go Wales fans. How are we feeling? We want to know what you are doing for your team's first major tournament match since 1958. Send in your snaps!

How about this from Slovakia boss Jan Kozak.

On the day of his wedding four decades ago, he got married to wife Iveta at 9 o'clock in the morning, played a top-flight match for Lokomotiva Kosice before inviting the entire team, and match officials, to the party afterwards.

That's impressive.

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Here's something to get the juices flowing before kick-off...

"I failed. And Ryan Giggs failed. Craig Bellamy failed. Robbie Savage failed. We all failed at international level - Ian Rush, Mark Hughes. The current group of players have grown up watching us fail. They don't want to fail. This group wants to be different."

Click here or above to listen to John Hartson's passionate speech on BBC Radio 5 live during Wales' qualifying campaign

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"I thought it would never happen, but we're here. It's something we've dreamed about. I understand we've got 25,000 or 30,000 Welsh supporters here to back us, which is incredible. We want to do them proud.- It's not the time to sit back and enjoy the moment."

So says Chris Coleman, who has urged Wales to seize the moment in France.

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