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Wales stars leave Euro 2016 ahead of heroes welcome with open-top bus tour tomorrow

WALES are set for a heroes welcome in Cardiff tomorrow after their incredible Euro 2016 campaign finally came to an end.

Boss Chris Coleman smooched with wife and TV presenter Charlotte Jackson, while Gareth Bale and his team-mates left their Lyon hotel - including James Collins clutching a well-earned beer!

Wales manager Chris Coleman with his wife Charlotte Jackson
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Wales manager Chris Coleman with his wife and TV presenter Charlotte JacksonCredit: PA:Press Association
West Ham defender James Collins grabbed a beer from the Golden Tulip hotel
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West Ham defender James Collins grabbed a beer from the Golden Tulip hotelCredit: PA:Press Association
Dragons skipper Ashley Williams no doubt had plenty of messages from friends and family
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Skipper Ashley Williams no doubt had plenty of messages from friends and familyCredit: PA:Press Association
Gareth Bale looked a little crestfallen after the defeat to Portugal
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Wales talisman Gareth Bale looked a little crestfallen after the defeat to PortugalCredit: PA:Press Association
Dragons boss Coleman waved at fans after going down to Portugal
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Dragons boss Coleman waved at fans after going down 2-0 last nightCredit: PA:Press Association
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey missed the semi-final clash due to suspension
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Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey missed the semi-final clash due to suspensionCredit: PA:Press Association

And now the Welsh FA has announced it will be hosting a special event - with rockers Manic Street Preachers playing a gig - for fans in Cardiff on Friday to celebrate their achievements after the team have been paraded around the capital in an open-top bus.

After qualifying for a first major tournament since 1958, Wales finished top of their group that included England, Slovakia and Russia.

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They then reached the semi-finals after a stunning victory over Belgium and a last-16 triumph over Northern Ireland.

FAW bosses said the support the national side received in France and back on home soil has been nothing short of astonishing.

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.

Gareth Bale shows the agnony of losing to Portugal at Stade de Lyon
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Gareth Bale shows the agony of losing to Portugal at Stade de LyonCredit: Getty Images
Bale in consoled by Real madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo
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Bale in consoled by Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty Images
Boss Coleman and winger Bale look dejected in defeat
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Boss Coleman and winger Bale look dejected in the aftermath of defeatCredit: EPA
Centre-back Williams applauds the hoards of proud Wales fans in the stands
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Centre-back Williams applauds the hoards of proud Wales fans in the standsCredit: Getty Images

"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."

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.

A sell-out crowd of more than 33,000 fans is expected to cram into the Cardiff City Stadium for the celebration getting under way at around 5.15pm.

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