NI leave Euros with heads held high

Northern Ireland were heroic in defeat, proving at least a match for the Welsh over 90 minutes, but alas were undone by an unfortunate Gareth McCauley own goal.

Meanwhile at home as in France, the fans who make up the Green and White Army were vocal and proud, lending their full-throated support to their team.

After the final whistle several high-profile fans paid tribute to both the squad and those who backed them throughout.

There were emotional scenes at the end of the match, as players remained on the pitch to applaud those in the terraces who had been so loyal and so vociferous regardless of the result.

Northern Ireland and Wales are still locked at nil-all in their last 16 game at the Parc des Princes in Paris, despite Wales finding the net early on.

The Welsh side thought they had gone ahead through Aaron Ramsey, but he was flagged for offside.

Northern Ireland have otherwise had the better of the first half.

However, Stuart Dallas will be disappointed to have picked up a yellow card which means that, should Northern Ireland progress, he would miss their next game.

Northern Ireland are taking on Wales at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, looking for a big win to take them to the quarter-finals.

Michael O’Neill’s men turned out in white – just like the side did in that momentous World Cup game when they beat Spain 34 years ago to the day.

Kyle Lafferty returns to the starting line-up, in the only change to the side.

Thousands of fans in France, back home and beyond are watching the game.

Enniskillen-born actor Charlie Lawson has released another video on social media site Twitter in a bid to roar Northern Ireland on to Euro success.

The actor, best known for playing Jim McDonald in ITV soap Coronation Street

Michael O'Neill has reinstated Kyle Lafferty in his starting XI for the crunch match against Wales.

He takes the place of Conor Washington whose industrious displays have garnered a lot of praise during the tournament.

Veteran Aaron Hughes retains his right-back berth in an experienced back-line.

Northern Ireland fans in Paris are in high spirits ahead of their big game with Wales.

Michael O'Neill's side take on the Welsh at Parc des Princes on Saturday.

The team sent their fans into delirium by qualifying from the group stages and the jubilation shows no sign of abating.