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Ben Woodburn says his debut goal for Wales was a dream

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Watch reaction from Ben Woodburn after he scored the winning goal for Wales against Austria

Ben Woodburn says scoring the winner for Wales on his international debut was a dream come true.

The forward, 17, came on during the second half in their World Cup Qualifier against Austria, and took less than five minutes to score from outside the area.

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Watch Liverpool youngster Woodburn mark his Wales debut with a wonderful strike shortly after coming on from the bench

The goal had extra significance for Wales, it kept alive any realistic chance they had of qualifying from Group D for the World Cup in Russia next year.

Woodburn became the second-youngest player to score for Wales when he found the bottom corner from 22 yards after 74 minutes at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Wales' Ben Woodburn (left) is congratulated by team-mate Danny Ward after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Group D match v Austria in Cardiff
Image: Woodburn is congratulated by Danny Ward at the final whistle after Wales beat Austria

He was quickly embraced in celebration by the man who holds the record, Gareth Bale, as Wales revived their hopes of making the finals in Russia next summer.

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"It was just a dream come true," said Woodburn, who has been part of Chris Coleman's senior squads since March but has had to wait to win his first cap.

"The manager said to me before I went on to enjoy myself and help the team as best as I could, and hopefully I did that.

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Chris Coleman praised Woodburn's composure after the youngster secured victory over Austria

"That was what was running through my mind when I came on.

"The ball came out of the air and I took it down and tried to get it out my feet as quick as I could, and then luckily when I hit it it went in.

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"I do like to do a few shots at the end of training, so thankfully it paid off.

"I was just happy to get the three points and now we go to Moldova and hopefully carry on."