Craig Bellamy described Wales ' seven-goal show against North Macedonia as "close to the perfect performance" after his side secured home advantage in the World Cup playoff semifinal.

Rampant Wales thrashed North Macedonia 7-1 as skipper Harry Wilson scored a hat trick, with David Brooks , Brennan Johnson , Daniel James and Nathan Broadhead also on the scoresheet.

It was the first time Wales had scored seven since dismantling Malta 7-0 in European Championship qualifying in 1978.

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Wales manager Bellamy said: "I said to the players at the end I am not a perfect person, I haven't come across anyone who is.

"But maybe I take a little bit of that back because that was a

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