Wales on the rise

06 August 2015 08:32

Wales have climbed to ninth place in the latest FIFA world rankings, their highest ever position.

Chris Coleman's men, who are unbeaten in Euro 2016 qualifying, are ranked above the likes of Spain, Holland and Chile and just one below England.

Argentina retained the number one ranking, with Belgium replacing Germany in second.

Scotland are ranked 32nd, Northern Ireland 40th and the Republic of Ireland 50th.

Source: PA