Most have come with Wilson's left foot too, a source of magic akin to the one Bale possessed. Where Wales used to rely on Bale in their most important moments, now they turn to Wilson. When Wales beat Austria and Ukraine in play-offs to reach the 2022 World Cup, Bale scored all three goals. "We can't replace Bale," he tells BBC Sport Wales. "I never saw it as 'I have to replace Bale', I just knew along with the other attacking players we've got massive boots to fill, a big void to fill.

Source: BBC March 25, 2026 20:21 UTC