Published 10:00 IST, November 20th 2019

Aaron Ramsey double leads Wales to Euro 2020

Aaron Ramsey scored twice to lead Wales to Euro 2020 with a 2-0 victory over Hungary in Cardiff on Tuesday. The Juventus midfielder struck early in both halves

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Aaron Ramsey scored twice to lead Wales to Euro 2020 with a 2-0 victory over Hungary in Cardiff on Tuesday. Juventus midfielder struck early in both halves to ensure Ryan Giggs's men secured second place in Group E behind World Cup finalists Croatia. Wales reached semi-finals of European championships in 2016 and while matching that run next year will be a huge ask, re was a glimmer of what y are capable of with Ramsey restored alongside Gareth Bale.

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Ramsey double leads Wales to Euro 2020

Ramsey was making his first start of qualifying campaign due to a series of injuries. And he made an immediate impact by charging into box to meet Bale's inch-perfect cross to settle home side's nerves on 15 minutes. Wales still needed a moment of magic at or end of field as an incredible double save from Wayne Hennessey denied Dominik Szoboszlai and Roland Sallai an equaliser as Hungary threatened before break.

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However, re was way back for visitors once Ramsey controlled Kieffer Moore's kckdown to smash home from close range two minutes into second half. From n on Wales were rampant and could easily have added to ir advant as Bale curled a free-kick inches wide before Daniel James also saw a powerful effort drift just off target. Only a fine save from Peter Gulacsi denied Ramsey his first international hat-trick 15 minutes from time. But roared on by vociferous home support, Wales rarely looked troubled as y produced arguably ir best performance since Giggs took charge two years ago at best possible time. former Manchester United winger has had his critics since succeeding Chris Coleman, but can w look forward to leading his country at a major international tournament, a feat he never achieved during a decorated playing career. 

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09:55 IST, November 20th 2019