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Dan Marsh

Neco Williams "crying all day" before Wales match after being told his grandad had died

Neco Williams has revealed that his grandfather passed away on the eve for Wales' opening World Cup match against the United States.

The Red Dragons played out an entertaining 1-1 draw with the USMNT, with Gareth Bale rescuing Rob Page's side with a late second-half penalty. American striker Tim Weah, son of George, had fired his country in a deserved first-half lead.

Williams played the majority of the match for Wales before he was replaced in the 79th minute by Brennan Johnson. The wing-back, 21, took to social media after the match to reveal he had been "crying all day" after being informed by his mother that his grandfather had died.

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