‘Magic’, ‘he’s class’: Some fans in awe of Liverpool prospect’s display for his country

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Liverpool defender Neco Williams had a home debut to remember for Wales as he helped his nation make it two wins out of two in the Nations League.

The 19-year-old Reds academy graduate came on for Connor Roberts in the 65th minute of the Dragons’ meeting with Bulgaria at the Cardiff City Stadium.

A dour game looked set to be heading for a goalless draw but, in the fourth minute of injury time, Williams was on hand to head home from Jonny Williams’ cross from the left.

As well as earning a second win in the competition following the 1-0 victory over Finland on Thursday, Wales have won their last four competitive games in a row for the first time since 2003.

And with Williams having played such a big role in this latest victory, plenty of plaudits came his way, with some of the social media reaction below:

Williams joined Liverpool’s academy as a six-year-old and has progressed through the ranks, culminating in a great breakthrough season last time out.

The teenager made his first-team debut in the Reds’ League Cup tie with Arsenal last October, which the Merseysiders won on penalties after an exhilarating 5-5 draw.

Williams made a further 10 first-team appearances in 2019-20, six of which came in the Premier League, and also claimed a medal as part of the triumphant FIFA Club World Cup squad.

In August, he penned a new long-term deal at Anfield, and later in the month, featured in the Community Shield meeting with Arsenal at Wembley.