article_snippet.sent: Wales have reached Wales highest ever position in the FIFA World Rankings by rising 15 places to 22.
article_snippet.sent: Inspired by Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, Wales were the biggest movers at the top end of the list with 153 points ahead of the April rankings after beating Israel 3-0 in Wales Euro 2016 qualifier in Haifa.
article_snippet.sent: Chris Coleman's side  have surpassed the 27th spot achieved by Terry Yorath's men back in 1993.
article_snippet.sent: Real Madrid's Gareth Bale celebrates a goal in Real Madrid's Gareth Bale double against Israel in a win that's seen Wales climb to world
article_snippet.sent: Wales climb 15 positions in the April FIFA World Rankings which were released on Thursday .
article_snippet.sent: Meanwhile, England have climbed three places to 14 after beating Lithuania in Euro 2016 qualifying and drawing a friendly in Italy last month, while Scotland are up 10 spots to 29.
article_snippet.sent: Northern Ireland are up one to 42 and the Republic of Ireland have climbed four places to 62.
article_snippet.sent: Vincent Kompany's side overtook Radamel Falcao's Colombia, who are now world
highlights_snippet.sent: Chris Coleman's Wales rose 15 places to 22 in the FIFA World Rankings .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: England have climbed three places to 14 after win over Lithuania .
  