Wales director Chris Coleman said his players are currently deserving of being depicted as a “golden generation” in the wake of fitting the bill for Euro 2016.
With their place in France effectively affirmed, Wales adjusted off the battle with a 2-0 win over Andorra.
Fittingly it was two of their brightest stars, Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale, who scored against the Group B minnows.
“The team were labelled the ‘golden generation’ before they’d earned it. Now they’ve earned it,” said Coleman.
“They deserve it. You get team spirit from working hard for each other on the pitch and coming through tough situations and big challenges, and they’ve done it time after time.”
Regardless of a 2-0 misfortune in Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday, Wales’ place at Euro 2016 was affirmed that night when Cyprus beat Israel.
Cardiff City Stadium had seen 34,000 supporters pressed inside on Tuesday to cheer the players who have conveyed Wales’ first appearance at noteworthy finals since the 1958 World Cup.
Furthermore, Coleman rushed to applaud the fans, who he said have had influence in his side’s prosperity.
“These supporters have been absolutely incredible, I’ve never seen anything like it,” added the Wales boss.
“In some games we’ve struggled a little bit, we’ve hung on, and these guys have got us over the line – I’m so happy for them.”
While any semblance of Real Madrid forward Bale and Arsenal midfielder Ramsey all the more regularly draw in the features, Coleman selected commander Ashley Williams for his commitment from focus back.
“He’s been brilliant on and off the pitch, a true leader and I think you need that if you’re going to be successful,” he added.
“When we’ve really needed him, especially in the big games where we’ve been under the cosh, he’s come up trumps for us.
“He’s fantastic and he deserves everything that’s coming to him.”
Bale’s late strike to put some sparkle on the scoreline against Andorra was his seventh objective of a crusade that started with his support away to the same restriction in September 2014.
“We’ve put the hard work in for years and years,” Bale told Sky Sports. “It’s time to enjoy it, but as soon as France comes round we’ll be looking to make an impact.
“It’s something special. The fans, what can I say? We have the best fans in the world. Obviously a great thanks to the gaffer and everybody involved. We’re looking forward to the future.”
Swansea defender Williams added: “It’s overwhelming. We wanted to get to this game so we could say thank you to the fans for all the support they gave us over the campaign.
“It was a nice game to play as the last one. We’ll enjoy the celebrations.” 
