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Bale seeks World Cup lift-off against Ireland

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Gareth Bale's Wales hope to recapture the spirit of Euro 2016 when they attempt to revive their flagging World Cup qualifying campaign against Ireland in Dublin on Friday.

Having stunned Europe by reaching the semi-finals of last year's European Championship in France, Wales trail leaders Ireland by four points after four games in UEFA qualifying Group D.

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