Welsh national anthem rings out STok Cae Ras, Wrexham

Wales mascots sporting bucket hats as they line up with players during the national anthem ahead of the international friendly match at the SToK Racecourse, Wrexham. Picture date: Wednesday October 11, 2023. <i>(Image: Martin Rickett/PA)</i>
Wales mascots sporting bucket hats as they line up with players during the national anthem ahead of the international friendly match at the SToK Racecourse, Wrexham. Picture date: Wednesday October 11, 2023. (Image: Martin Rickett/PA)
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WELSH international football returned to Wrexham this week - and so did the glorious national anthem.

The four-year wait for the Cymru national team's return to the STok Cae Ras was well worth the wait.

Rob Page's side won 4-0 against Gibraltar in the friendly on Wednesday (October 11) with Kieffer Moore (2), Ben Davies and Nathan Broadhead all on the scoresheet.

Wrexham-born Robbie Savage's son - Charlie - earned his first international cap, while fellow Wrexham lads Danny Ward and Neco Williams also starred.

The last fixture played out at Wrexham's home ground before that win was a 1-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in 2019, with Ben Woodburn scoring a late winner.

And, you could tell that fans were very excited to have their national team back playing football in north Wales.

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The national anthem of Wales - 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau' - was met with a fantastic reception too by the 10,000-strong crowd.

You can watch the moment it rang out around the STok Cae Ras right here ...

Take a bow Wrecsam, absolutely fantastic!

Next up for Wales now is a EURO qualifier this coming Sunday (October 15) against Croatia at Cardiff City Stadium.

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