Wales new height on FIFA Ranking excites Gareth Bales

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale tweeted after the latest FIFA rankings for April was relased: "A Welsh high of 22nd in the world rankings, unbelievable achievement for all the lads!!"

The team's 3-0 win away in Israel last month helped Wales climb 15 places - more than any other side and saw them surpass their' previous best ranking of 27.

The current team remain on course for next year's European Championship finals, with only third-ranked Belgium above them in qualifying Group B.