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Live updates: Heroes' homecoming for Wales

The Wales team flew into Cardiff today and toured the city centre for a heroes' welcome after their semi-final run at Euro 2016.

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Cardiff Airport awaits arrival of Wales team

The Wales team are due to fly into Cardiff in the next few hours to face a heroes' welcome after their semi-final success in Euro 2016.

The players are currently at Dinard Airport in France to catch the plane home.

Meanwhile at the Cardiff City Stadium a red carpet is being rolled out. A concert and homecoming event will begin later.

Red carpet being rolled out at Cardiff City Stadium today. Credit: ITV News

The Secretary of State of Wales Alun Cairns, said they were an inspiration.

Their achievement in the Euro 2016 Championships has been immense and we are so proud of each and every one of them. They are an inspiration to all.

The Welsh fans throughout the competition conducted themselves with exemplary behaviour and did their nation proud."

We can not underestimate the value of football as an international currency, this has been an incredible advert for Wales, really cementing our position in the eyes of the world."

Now is the time to celebrate the FAW and their historic achievement."

Croeso nol

– Welsh Secretary, Alun Cairns
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