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Wales' Euro 2016 hopes are on the line as they take on Russia in their final Group B game on Monday evening.
The Dragons started the tournament brightly with a win against Slovakia, but a devastating late defeat to England in their last game leaves Chris Coleman's side facing a tough clash against Leonid Slutsky's Russians in a tight group.
Gareth Bale and the rest of his team-mates must put Daniel Sturridge's last-gasp winner behind them and recover for a real test in Toulouse, with the pressure on in more ways than one.
Hundreds of extra police officers have been drafted in for the match following violent scenes in Marseille and Lille during the tournament.
More than 600 officers will police the game in addition to the 1,500 already due to work at the match in southern France tomorrow night.
Russia were handed a suspended disqualification last Tuesday after fans charged and attacked England supporters following the two nations’ 1-1 draw at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
The prefect of the Haute-Garonne region Pascal Mailhos cited recent disorder between supporters elsewhere in the country as he announced the match had been upgraded to “high risk”.
Date and time
Wales face Russia at Stadium Municipal in Toulouse on Monday, June 20. Kick-off is 20:00 BST.
When and where to watch
ITV will broadcast the game live. Coverage starts at 19:00 BST.
Alternatively, you can follow the action live on Standard Sport.
Team news and probable line-ups
Joe Ledley says he is fit for Wales despite departing during the second half vs England with a tight groin.
Russia's Oleg Shatov could be a doubt with a groin problem of his own, though Leonid Slutsky faces some tough choices given his side's poor displays in France so far.
Wales XI vs England: Hennessey, Gunter, Chester, Williams, Taylor, Davies, Ledley, Ramsey, Allen, Robson-Kanu, Bale.
What they're saying
Chris Coleman: "[Against Slovakia], I thought we played some great football. Bale was involved in that. So, I think it was just the England game that in possession we were out of sorts. It's my only gripe with the guys.
"We've got a chance to progress where we weren't expected to. So we're in a fantastic position. Our players have played unbelievably well. They're in a good mood. They have everything to look forward to.
"There's more to come from these players in the future and we're going to learn from this tournament. It's been an eye opener."
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