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Tom Coleman

Gary Lineker just spoke a bit of Welsh to Wales manager Rob Page live on TV

Gary Lineker tried his hand at a bit of Welsh as he bid Rob Page good luck for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.

The BBC pundit and former England international was interviewing the Wales boss during the half-time break of the televised clash between Qatar and Ecuador, the opening game of the tournament.

Wales begin their first World Cup campaign for 64 years on Monday when they take on the USA at the Al Rayyan Stadium, and Lineker was keen to get an insight into how Page's side were shaping up ahead of the tournament.

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When asked how special it will be to lead the team out at the World Cup, Page said: "To now be leading them in a World Cup, you dream about that as a kid. You dream about playing in a World Cup.

"I didn't quite get there as a player, but to do it now as a manager is incredible. What we've got now in that the changing room with the group of players we've got is a credit to them and they deserve all the plaudits they get.

"But now we're here we want to give a good account of ourselves and show the world what we're all about."

Lineker then responded: "Diolch, Rob. Pwb lwc!"

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Page, who then gave the thumbs up, replied: "Diolch, Gary".

Ashley Williams, who was in the BBC studio, offered some support, stating it was a "good effort".

Wales v the USA kicks off at 7pm GMT on Monday.

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