Wales player ratings against Belgium

01 July 2016 22:23

WAYNE HENNESSEY: No chance with the Radja Nainggolan wonder strike which fizzed past him, but remained pretty solid and dealt with everything well. 7/10.

CHRIS GUNTER: Had his hands full with the tricky Eden Hazard and was booked, but it did not stop him getting forward to aid Welsh attacks and set up Sam Vokes' clincher. 7

JAMES CHESTER: Another strong display at the back from the central defender who has had an excellent tournament. Never switched off. 7

ASHLEY WILLIAMS: Played through the pain barrier after damaging his shoulder against Northern Ireland and will never forget precious goal. 8

BEN DAVIES: Knew early booking would rule him out of a potential semi-final, but kept his composure to keep Belgium out after early goal. 8

NEIL TAYLOR: Provided plenty of energy and width from his left wing-back station and would have had second goal of tournament but for fine Thibaut Courtois stop. 7

JOE ALLEN: Misplaced pass led to Belgium goal, but composure in the heat of the midfield gave Wales a platform to which they could spring from. 7

JOE LEDLEY: Vital cog in the Wales machine as he got through a huge amount of work and protected the back four before withdrawn in final quarter. 7

AARON RAMSEY: Tremendous tournament continued as he claimed two more assists to take his total to four. Booking rules him out of semi-final. 9

GARETH BALE: Ruffled Belgian feathers every time he ran at their inexperienced defence. No goal this time but did not hide from defensive duties either. 8

HAL ROBSON-KANU: Preferred to Vokes for his extra mobility and he occupied his markers well before scoring sensational second goal. 8

Substitutes

ANDY KING (for Ledley, 68mins): Asked to fill more defensive role than he is used to but slotted in seamlessly. 7

SAM VOKES (for Robson-Kanu, 80mins): Sent on to hold the ball up, but produced great header for third goal. 8

Source: PA