In pictures: Wales at the 1958 World Cup

Headline act: John Charles in action for Wales at the 1958 World Cup
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Gareth Richman|Tom Dutton11 October 2015

Chris Coleman has led Wales to the brink of a first major tournament since 1958.

Just a point against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday will see them safely through to the Euro 2016 finals in France.

The Dragons lead qualifying Group B by one point, ahead of Belgium, and know that defeat in Zenica will leave them needing a draw against Andorra at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday to guarantee their spot at next summer's finals - though defeat in both could still see Coleman's men advance.

Andorra, however, have never won a competitive away game so all signs point to France for Wales, who have waited 57 years for this moment.

At their last tournament, the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, the Dragons progressed to the quarter-finals under the leadership of manager Jimmy Murphy, but their journey was ended by a certain 17-year-old Pele.

His first international goal put paid to Welsh hopes as eventual winners Brazil edged past a team that was missing talismanic figure John Charles through injury.

Wales at 1958 World Cup in Sweden

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Scroll through our gallery above to see the pick of the images from Wales's last appearance at a major finals

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