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LILLE, France -- The last time the spotlight was on Wales in the way it is now at the European Championship, a 17-year-old Pele scored the only goal for Brazil in a World Cup quarterfinal.On Friday, Wales can go one stage further than it did in 1958 -- the last time it made the finals of a major tournament -- when it takes on Belgium for a place in the semifinals of Euro 2016.You have to put this down as the biggest game our country has ever been involved in (since), Wales coach Chris Coleman said on Thursday. Thats a big deal.It is a new kind of pressure on a team UEFA has dubbed one of its two Cinderella stories -- along with Iceland -- at Euro 2016.Its a fantastic pressure to have, a real positive pressure that weve earned, said ColemanColeman added that it was a great place to be. It hasnt always been like that, its been tough.When Coleman took charge in 2012, Wales was ranked outside the top 100 by FIFA and in a downward spiral of low seeding and tough draws while trying to qualify for tournaments.We have experienced the other pressure which is tough, a lot tougher than this one we have got, I can promise you that, the former Wales defender said.Coleman said a crucial point in the turnaround was when Wales drew 1-1 against World Cup-bound Belgium in October 2013.The two teams were again grouped in qualifying for Euro 2016 and Wales more than held its own: A 0-0 draw in Brussels and a 1-0 win in Cardiff, clinched by Gareth Bales goal.Coleman cautioned against seeking form lines from games played more than a year ago.Whatever we know about Belgium, the games we have had in the past will count for nothing, he said.What could count is the fitness of key defenders on either side.Belgium will be without left back Jan Vertonghen, who will miss the rest of the tournament after twisting his ankle in trainingHes an outstanding performer so if he misses the game its a big loss for Belgium, Coleman said before confirmation of the scale of the injury.Belgium will also be without center back Thomas Vermaelen, who is serving a one-match ban.By contrast, Wales has been boosted by captain Ashley Williams recovering from a left shoulder injury. The 31-year-old center back collided with a teammate in the 1-0 over Northern Ireland in the round of 16 last Saturday.Its obviously great news for us, positive news that hes going to be available, Coleman said of Williams. He has never, ever disappointed me, on or off the pitch.Belgium comes into the match in form, following its 4-0 drubbing of Hungary in the round of 16. It also has the potential advantage of playing what is almost a home match. Lille is just 10 kilometers away from the Belgian border.Coleman noted that while Belgium play with imagination, they have got pace and power, his own team, with a defense-minded reputation, has scored just one goal fewer.When it is time to defend, we will defend with our lives, the Wales coach said. And when it is time to attack, we will attack with our lives. If we do that, Belgium will be in for a hell of a game. Serge Ibaka Jersey . 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Leicesters backbone We pick out five unsung heroes among Leicester Citys Premier League title-winning squad. To lose three games in a season is astonishing, he told Sky Sports News HQ.So much credit has gone to Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy, but the back four deserves a lot of credit.Ive been so impressed with Kasper Schmeichel in goal as well. Danny Simpson was at QPR where he didnt look great, to be honest. He looked like he would struggle to get a club and ended up at Leicester. Leicester City players celebrated winning the Premier League title during a training session Fuchs has been a great signing as well, and Robert Huth has been immense for them - £3m from Stoke, what a signing.He adds: Wes Morgan, Id love to know how many managers looked at Morgan and thought Is he cut out for the Premier League? Now hes a title winner. Just a fantastic story.Despite Redknapps praise of Leicesters season, the former England midfielder is in agreement with manager Claudio Ranieri that they wont win the title again. However, he has described the unbelievable achievement as being a bigger upset than Greece winning Euro 2004. Redknaapp says Leicester have played better in winning the Premier League than Greece did when they won Euro 2004 I dont think it will be achieved again, he said.dddddddddddd#160;We really have seen something so special this season. You go through the history and you think how Greece winning the European Championships was a one-off. Greece won the Euros by keeping clean sheets and winning 1-0, but Leicester have played great football as well.Redknapp also praises the collective effort of the team and feels Leicesters achievement could result in a shift in power in the Premier League.Theyve had a little bit of genius with the likes of Mahrez and Vardy and Kante has been one of the signings of the season, but I dont think itll ever happen again, he said. Jamie Redknapp was trying to give his analysis on Leicester winning the title before two friends decided to distract him There has been a slight change in the guard. West Ham have also had a great season and Tottenham have come to the front now so Ill be interested to see how they push on next season.But Leicester have done something completely unthinkable and its been an absolute joy. Also See: Ranieri: National treasure How Leicester did it differently Leicesters 10-year story Greatest sporting upset ever? ' ' '