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Wales boss Ryan Giggs hailed Liverpool defender Neco Williams after he impressed on the international stage on Wednesday night.

Wales secured a narrow 1-0 away win against Bulgaria in the Nations League and they sit top of their group with 10 points from four games.

Substitute Jonny Williams scored an 85th minute for the Welsh with a first-time finish inside the box and it was a brilliant cross from the Liverpool ace that picked him out.

Giggs picked out Reds full-back Williams for his latest performance, as he earned just his fifth senior cap for his country.

“I thought Neco his first start, on the other flank Rhys [Norrington-Davies] with his first start, were outstanding. Neco was brilliant, he’s done really well since he’s come into the team,” Giggs told Sky Sports.

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Williams has had an incredible year where he’s managed to break into the first-team picture at Anfield, while on top of that he’s forced his way into the Wales side and he looks an important player for them.

The 19-year-old is an attack-minded right-back that loves to fly forward and he assisted the winner in midweek with a great low cross into the box.

He’s come through the Liverpool academy as a highly-rated defender and club boss Jurgen Klopp has included him in his plans, plus it looks like international manager Giggs is also an admirer.

Williams has a huge job on his hands to try earn regular first-team minutes at Liverpool due to the fact he’s competing with English right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, but he could be a permanent fixture for his country.