Town wing-back Wes Burns won his first senior international cap as Wales were beaten 2-1 by Poland in a UEFA Nations League tie in Wroclaw, former Blues loanee Jonny Williams the scorer of the Welsh goal.

Burns, 27, started at left wing-back, rather than his usual right, and enjoyed a very good debut before being replaced in the 62nd minute. The former Fleetwood man wasn’t too far away from a goal in the first half when he shot wide from the edge of the box.

Williams, who had a number of spells on loan at Portman Road during Mick McCarthy's time as boss, put Wales ahead on 52 but the Poles hit back via Jakub Kaminski 20 minutes later and Karol Swiderski five minutes from time.

Former Wales international Danny Gabbidon, writing on BBC Online, praised Burns’s display during the first half.

“I’ve been really impressed with the play of Wes Burns so far, really good on the ball, really confident, looking to link with the front players,” he said.

“Defensively every time Poland have got in crossing situations he's tucked in alongside Rhys Norrington-Davies.”

Burns has chances to add to his caps with Wales facing Scotland or Ukraine - who meet this evening - for a place in the World Cup finals on Sunday. If they win, the Welsh will reach the finals for the first time since 1958.

Wales then continue their Nations League campaign against the Netherlands at Cardiff on Wednesday 8th June and away on Tuesday 14th June, and a home match against Belgium on Saturday 11th June.

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OliveR16 added 19:05 - Jun 1 If we could clone Wes we would solve our left side problem it seems.
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runningout added 19:08 - Jun 1 WB close to man of match today!!
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Blue_Armee added 19:22 - Jun 1 Really don't like seeing Wes in those colours. However congratulations on an impressive international debut.
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gosblue added 19:33 - Jun 1 Clean sheet for Wes. Subbed at 1-0. Clutching at straws a bit but hey-ho! Well played Wes.
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floridaboy added 19:50 - Jun 1 Will he need to play at a higher level to become a regular in the squad. He has now got the taste for international football and didnt look out of place. Maybe why club gave him an improved contract! If Swansea lose Downes which seems likely they might come calling!
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ArnieM added 21:15 - Jun 1 Hopefully that's slapped another £m on his value !
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have_a_word_with_him added 22:11 - Jun 1 This is not good, we don't need anyone else realising how amazing Burns is! :o)
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Help added 07:04 - Jun 2 BBC comment Ipswich Town's Wes Burns looked at home on his debut at left wing-back ??
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BrandonsBlues added 07:18 - Jun 2 Well that is the left side problem sorted now to get someone like Burns for the right
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Radlett_blue added 09:30 - Jun 2 Let's hope Ukraine beat Wales otherwise we might lose Burns for a month in November/December.
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Brockleyblue added 12:35 - Jun 2 Interesting. Maybe we could have Wes at left wing-back and (a hopefully fully fit) KVY at right wing-back. Incidentally, surprised that KM didn't give Kane more of a run at left wing-back (during rare times when he was fit), given he used to play him there in the Spurs youth team, and also how underwhelming Penney and Thompson were in that position last season!
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