Seventh Heaven: All the best images as Wales thrash North Macedonia

It was an astonishing night in Cardiff as Wales routed North Macedonia 7-1 in a vital World Cup qualifier.

Skipper Harry Wilson scored a hat-trick as Craig Bellamy's rampant side secured home semi-final advantage in the World Cup play-offs with a crushing win.

Wilson and David Brooks gave Wales a healthy first-half lead before Bojan Miovski replied instantly in a frenetic five-minute spell.

Brennan Johnson restored the two-goal cushion before the break and Daniel James swept home before Wilson, who was captaining Wales for the first time, took centre stage.

Wilson dispatched a fabulous free-kick before converting his second penalty of the night, and substitute Nathan Broadhead added late gloss as Wales struck seven for the first time 1978.

Belgium sealed top spot and a seat at the 2026 World Cup with a 7-0 romp over group minnows Liechtenstein in Liege as Wales head into the March play-offs in fine spirits.

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Seventh Heaven: All the best images as Wales thrash North Macedonia