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Giggs: Wales goal a boost for Liverpool youngster Woodburn

Wales coach Ryan Giggs is convinced by the potential of Ben Woodburn.

Liverpool winger Woodburn scored the winner deep into added time against Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday night as Wales tuned up for Sunday's opening European Qualifier at home to Slovakia with a morale-boosting victory.

Asked if he'd noticed a difference in Woodburn in the days following his second goal in a Wales shirt, Giggs said: "It was great. I spoke about it after the game. He's had a tricky 18 months or so but he is a talent.

"He's someone who can express himself, is somebody who'd you pay to see and he's great to have around the place as well because he's a character.

"It was great for him. I have seen a difference. I have seen a lift in him which is what you want going into this game."

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