Gareth Bale honoured to inspire a generation as Wales live the World Cup dream

INSPIRING: Wales captain Gareth Bale speaking at a press conference before his side’s World Cup opener against the United States. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

Gareth Bale is set to achieve “probably the biggest honour” of his celebrated career when Wales end their 64-year wait to play at the World Cup on Monday.

Wales will start their campaign against the United States at Doha’s Ahmad bin Ali Stadium without the injured Joe Allen.