Joe Allen admits his World Cup debut proved to be a bittersweet moment as Wales suffered late heartache against Iran.
The Red Dragons were alarmingly off colour on Friday and conceded twice in second-half injury-time to ensure they go into Tuesday's clash with England needing a win to stand any chance of reaching the knockout stages.
Allen was summoned from the bench in the latter stages of the loss to Iran in what was his first taste of action since sustaining a hamstring injury while playing for Swansea City against Hull City on September 17.