Twitter Reacts as Wales Qualify for Euro 2016

Wales made history on Saturday night as they sealed qualification for the European Championships in France next summer...

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FT: Bosnia 2-0 Wales And it doesn’t matter, because Wales have made history. #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/Wnxlc1OAol

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) October 10, 2015"

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They've done it! Wales has qualified to the European Championship for the first time in history! pic.twitter.com/nM461B6QsQ

— BlancoEdition (@BlancoEdition) October 10, 2015"

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Congrats Wales! 57 years!! The wait is over!! Enjoy every second! See u on the EuroStar! Allez Allez! "You are going to France!!" #EURO2016

— colin murray (@ColinMurray) October 10, 2015"

Their qualification was confirmed despite a 2-0 defeat to Bosia-Herzegovina, as closest rivals Israel lost at home to Cyprus...

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Gareth Bale: ‘The best loss of my life’ #Wales #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/xJpCFmLEeF

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) October 10, 2015"

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Forget tonight. Qualifying lasts 10 games. Outstanding achievement by Wales. Thrilled for my many pals who suffered the dark days

— Martin Lipton (@MartinLipton) October 10, 2015"

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Congratulations to Wales who will be joining England & Northern Ireland at the Euros next year!!!

— Spencer FC (@SpencerOwen) October 10, 2015"

The news sparked celebrations and congratulations across social media...

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THE WELSH ARE COMING! #TogetherStonger pic.twitter.com/jqpFKmqWJd

— FAWales (@FAWales) October 10, 2015"

#Wales makes history by reaching #Euro2016 - the side's first major tournament since 1958 #BiHvWAL #SuperSaturday pic.twitter.com/v7RFOfqUNe

— BBC Wales News (@BBCWalesNews) October 10, 2015"

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👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Wales qualify for Euro 2016 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 #cymruambyth

— Robbie Savage (@RobbieSavage8) October 10, 2015"

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Wales fans be like.. https://t.co/0kUSfxka4l

— Dream Team (@dreamteamfc) October 10, 2015"

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Congratulations to Wales. Amazing achievement, especially when you consider it's a country which is roughly the size of Wales.

— David Schneider (@davidschneider) October 10, 2015"

While a special thought was also spared for Gary Speed, who led the side before his death in 2011...

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That is fantastic - Wales have qualified for France 2016. Well done Chris Coleman and his boys. And not forgetting Gary Speed's part.

— Phil Steele (@philsteele1) October 10, 2015"

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Well done to Wales. Completed the job that Gary Speed started.

— The Middle Stump (@TheMiddleStump) October 10, 2015"

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"Before him there wasn't really a desire to win" Wales playing for Gary Speed tonight pic.twitter.com/dVDTkXqUVV

— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) October 10, 2015"

Wales' qualification means they become the third home nation to seal their place at Euro 2016, following England and Northern Ireland...

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At #Euro2016: France England Czech Rep Iceland Austria N. Ireland Portugal Spain Switzerland Italy Belgium Wales pic.twitter.com/xMWqKcni1L

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) October 10, 2015"

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