Twitter reacts as Wales climb up to the 9th place in FIFA rankings

Wales overtake England for first time ever in FIFA rankings, India move up one spot to 155

It's Official. Wales above England for the 1st time ever in FIFA World Rankings. Roy couldn't give a chin though. pic.twitter.com/QPQX44Ez7g
— TheSportsHangout (@Sports_Hangout) September 3, 2015

Wales now above England in football (9th to 10th) and rugby (5th to 6th) world rankings. That's a first. Eng-Wal in #RWC2015 just 3wks away
— Alex Spink (@alexspinkmirror) September 3, 2015

Wales have leapfrogged England in the FIFA Rankings. Their progression over the past 20 years or so is remarkable pic.twitter.com/hIGtDVf6AV
— Alan Brazil (@SportsBreakfast) September 3, 2015

Roy looking very determined to get England back above Wales in the rankings! https://t.co/nfiY00A5HG
— The True Geordie (@TrueGeordieNUFC) September 3, 2015

For Wales to be higher than England in the latest FIFA rankings is exceptional. Is 9th like a trophy? Not especially.
— Wenger Knows Best (@wengerknowsbest) September 3, 2015

😃 A historic day for Wales... ⚽🏉 #ItsOurTime pic.twitter.com/ai5QLcJ1Lm
— BBC Wales Sport (@BBCWalesSport) September 3, 2015

FIFA Rankings 1 Argentina 2 Belgium 3 Germany 4 Colombia 5 Brazil 6 Portugal 7 Romania 8 Chile 9 Wales 10 England Wales were 117th in 2011
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) September 3, 2015

Wales are above England in the FIFA rankings for the first time ever. http://t.co/zL0fL2wGQc
— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) September 3, 2015

In 2011, Wales were ranked 117th and Spain were ranked 1st. In 2015, Wales are ranked 9th and Spain are ranked 11th. What a turnaround!
— Arsenal News (@__arsenalnews_) September 3, 2015

7 - Gareth Bale has scored or assisted 7 of Wales’ 8 goals in European Championship qualification so far (five goals, two assists). Leader.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 3, 2015