Wales’ Neco Williams praised for display of ‘great courage and bravery’

Neco Williams (left) played in Wales’ World Cup opener against the United States after learning that his grandfather had died (Nick Potts/PA)

Harry Wilson has praised Neco Williams’ “courage and bravery” for playing in Wales’ World Cup opener on Monday following the death of his grandfather.

Williams’ grandfather died on Sunday and the Nottingham Forest full-back shared the sad news on social media after playing in Wales’ 1-1 draw against the United States.