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Euro 2016: Wales star Joe Ledley cancels wedding for shot at glory against Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo

Midfielder scraps marriage plans to make himself available for Chris Coleman's crunch semi-final in Lyon on Wednesday

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WALES hero Joe Ledley has done a Jamie Vardy and postponed his wedding in order to play at Euro 2016.

Leicester star Vardy was forced to scrap marriage plans after receiving a call-up to Roy Hodgson’s ill-fated 23-man squad.

Joe Ledley has put his wedding on hold in order to face Portugal this week
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Joe Ledley has put his wedding on hold in order to face Portugal this weekCredit: PA:Press Association
Ledley looks set to play a key role in the Euro 2016 semi final in Lyon
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Ledley looks set to play a key role in the Euro 2016 semi final in LyonCredit: Richard Pelham - The Sun
Ruby May Ridgeway and Ledley were due to get married but have pushed the wedding back
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Ruby May Ridgeway and Ledley were due to get married but have pushed the wedding backCredit: Instagram

And Crystal Palace midfielder Ledley has followed suit by putting his weekend wedding on hold so he can be available for Chris Coleman.

But unlike Vardy, Ledley is putting himself in the frame for a shock semi-final clash against Portugal on Wednesday following Wales’ stunning win over Belgium last Friday.

Ruby has been in France supporting Joe and the Welsh side every step of the way
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Ruby has been in France supporting Joe and the Welsh side every step of the wayCredit: Instagram
The brunette posted pictures from her hen party before the Euros
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The brunette posted pictures from her hen party before the EurosCredit: Instagram

Marc Wilmots’ men took an early lead through Roma’s Radja Nainggolan, but the Welsh fought back as goals from Ashley Williams, Hal Robson-Kanu and Sam Vokes turned the match on its head.

And Coleman will be relying heavily on experiences aces like Ledley as Wales look to cope with a number of big suspensions.

Ledley has been a shining light for the Welsh in a remarkable run to the semi finals
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Ledley has been a shining light for the Welsh in a remarkable run to the semi finalsCredit: Instagram

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Central midfield ace Aaron Ramsey will miss the clash through suspension
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Central midfield ace Aaron Ramsey will miss the clash through suspensionCredit: Getty Images
Tottenham left-back Ben Davies will also be forced to watch from the sidelines
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 Tottenham left-back Ben Davies will also be forced to watch from the sidelinesCredit: Reuters

Aaron Ramsey and Ben Davies will both miss the game in Lyon, while Portugal will be without William Carvalho.

But leader Gareth Bale reckons all minds are focused firmly on Wednesday night, saying: “[Ledley’s] obviously booked [the wedding] a long time ago, before qualifying.

“These things do happen to pop up. The boys are fully focused on the task in hand and I’m sure they’ll re-organise stuff.

Bale admits all minds are focused on beating Portugal this week
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Bale admits all minds are focused on beating Portugal this weekCredit: PA:Press Association
The Wales star is enjoying life at the tournament with his teammates
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The Wales star is enjoying life at the tournament with his teammatesCredit: Getty Images

“None of us were invited or are going to the wedding – it makes no difference now.

“The atmosphere is still the same, we are joking around, doing our quizzers, I won again today.

“It is still the same spirit and we are trying to enjoy the occasion. We are enjoying the ride and it is a great journey to be on. We are joking around and having a laugh.”

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