3/1 To Win
Midfielder Harry Wilson was delighted to net the winner for Wales last night as they moved top of their UEFA Nations League group.
Wilson is making free kicks his trademark as he again rattled the back of the net from 20 yards to ensure his side beat the Republic of Ireland.
The 21-year-old left Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph routed to the spot but it was the win that pleased the midfielder more.
“It’s always nice to score a free kick but the pleasing thing is it turned out to be the winning goal and we go home with the three points,” he said.
“We knew it wasn’t going to be easy but we wanted to come here, pass the ball and try and cause them problems and I thought we did that in the second half.
“I think we had a fair few chances in the second half but the lads at the back defended well and limited Ireland to their chances. Maybe on another day we could have scored a couple more.”
Wilson, on loan from Premier League side Liverpool, made his name as a set piece expert following his 30-yard strike at Old Trafford which drew Derby County level in the Carabao Cup victory last month.
The Rams would go on to win that clash, and asked which he free kick enjoyed more, he replied: “I enjoyed both of them. I think to score for your country in any game is great so I just hope to keep on scoring.”
It’s the first season the midfielder has started the season playing games regularly and he is enjoying his experience with Derby County.
“Every footballer wants to be playing regularly in a competitive league playing competitive games week in, week out, and I’m doing that at the minute,” he commented. “I am feeling strong and when you score, it makes everything feel better.”
Wales boss Ryan Giggs has also been impressed with the talented-youngster. Whilst he joked he fined Wilson for his free kick at Old Trafford last month, Giggs added: “I wont be fining him tonight!
“It’s a special talent to be able to do what he does. He does it all the time in training. I’ve seen David Beckham over the years with his free kicks, but they practise, practise, practise and Harry does that as well.”
