Bale urges Wales to continue "riding the wave"

Gareth Bale urged Wales to continue "riding the wave" after clinching their spot in the last eight of Euro 2016.

Bale was kept on a tight leash by Northern Ireland in a cagey Battle of Britain in Paris yesterday, but he was instrumental in the winning goal when Gareth McAuley diverted the forward's 75th-minute cross into his own net.

Wales will now play either Hungary and Belgium in the quarter-final on Friday, and the Real Madrid star believes they have got momentum to hopefully go even further in the tournament.

Hungary and Belgium will meet in Toulouse tonight to decide who plays Wales in Lille.

Gareth Bale celebrates Wales' win over Northern Ireland with daughter, Alba. Credit: PA

Bale celebrated victory at the final whistle with his three-year-old daughter Alba Violet.