Mac hoping for Viennese delight

Shaun MacDonald admits he's relishing the opportunity of helping Wales build on their Euro '˜16 glory ahead of tonight's World Cup qualifier in Austria.
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Wales shocked the footballing world by advancing to the semi-finals of the Euros, before bowing out to eventual winners Portugal.

Swansea-born MacDonald missed the cut for the finals in France, but he has been recalled to the squad following an impressive start to the campaign with Wigan Athletic.

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And he admits the opportunity of linking up with the likes of Gareth Bale and Joe Allen is a massive honour for him.

“It’s always great to train and play with great players, and I was very proud to get the call-up,” he told the Evening Post.

“I see it as a very positive step for me on a personal level, to be involved like this, and I’m aiming to do as well as I can.”

An injury to Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey has helped to open the door for MacDonald to re-join the squad, and he says everyone in the Welsh camp is fiercely determined to prove their recent heroics have been no fluke.

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“Everyone is still on a massive high from the Euros, and we’re trying to keep the momentum going,” the 28-year-old acknowledged.

“It’s a different challenge in front of us now, going to Austria who are a very good side.

“But we don’t fear anyone at the moment, the way we’re playing, and with the quality in the squad.”