FANS will get the opportunity to welcome home the Wales players and staff following their historic Euro 2016 campaign.

The Football Association of Wales will be hosting a special event in Cardiff tomorrow to celebrate the achievements of Chris Coleman, his squad and staff after last night's semi-final exit to Portugal.

It will take place at Cardiff City Stadium at 5.15pm on Friday (turnstiles open at 5pm for the public).

After qualifying for a first major tournament since 1958, Wales finished top of their group that included England, Slovakia and Russia before beating Northern Ireland and Belgium to reach the semi-finals.

An FAW statement said: "The support both in France and back on home soil has been nothing short of remarkable and this event gives the players and supporters the chance to celebrate together."

There will be entertainment on stage from 5.15pm – including music from Manic Street Preachers - while the players and staff presentation will begin at 6.45pm.

Immediately prior to the event there will also be a celebratory open top bus tour for the team from the city centre for the public to show their appreciation.

This is due to start at Cardiff Castle at 4pm and ends at Cardiff City Stadium at 5.30pm.

FAW chief executive Jonathan Ford said: “We feel this event is a great way of everyone celebrating what has been a historic period for Welsh football.

“The scenes we have seen both at home and over in France have been fantastic and we hope that our passionate supporters can enjoy another moment with the players to end a memorable few weeks.”

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