3) Wales can still be proud
It might have been really disappointing for Wales to bow out after edging so close to their first ever major finals, but having made it to the last 4 was an achievement in itself, and something they should be really really proud of.
The Dragons set the tone by finishing at the top of their group, ahead of England, and produced a top-drawer performance in the 3-1 defeat of Belgium in the quarter-finals. They had surpassed all the expectations by the time they booked a spot in the semi-finals and losing out now at this stage is by no means a failure.
Wales have scripted one of the most memorable stories in the history of the competition, and although their fairytale run has come to an end, fans across the world have doffed their hats to this spirited and indefatigable Welsh side.
They should be proud of themselves.
