Wales’ so-called ‘Golden Generation’ reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016, with Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey leading the way.
Now Wales have more emerging talent under manager Ryan Giggs, with several youngsters helping them to top spot in their Nations League group after a 1-0 away win against the Republic of Ireland.
Here, Press Association Sport looks at the young Wales players already making their mark on the international scene.
Ethan Ampadu
Chris Mepham
Harry Wilson
Good morning!
Are you still feeling this happy? ??#TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/71yhPbFgRb
— Wales ??????? (@Cymru) October 17, 2018
The Liverpool midfielder, 21, is acquiring a reputation as a free-kick specialist after his stunning Carabao Cup effort for loan club Derby at Manchester United and his similarly spectacular Dublin winner.
David Brooks
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— AFC Bournemouth ? (@afcbournemouth) October 6, 2018
The quick and elusive wideman, 21, has hit the ground running at Bournemouth following his £11.5m summer move from Sheffield United. Scored on his last two Premier League appearances.
Connor Roberts
? | @ConnorRobs wins September’s @BetUK_ Player of the Month award with 6⃣3⃣% of the vote… ?? pic.twitter.com/lsLgabvCKq
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) October 6, 2018
The 23-year-old has ousted Chris Gunter from the Wales right-back spot. A real threat going forward and his form for Swansea has had the Premier League scouts circling.
Matthew Smith
Tyler Roberts
? | A fantastic strike from 25 yards out, Tyler Roberts scores his third goal in five league games
0-1 | #LEEHUL pic.twitter.com/fIk7tOXj8h
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 2, 2018
Led the line against Ireland as he started for the first time. The 19-year-old has taken his chance under Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds this season, scoring three Championship goals.
Ben Woodburn
Dream come true!!! Proud to get my first international cap and goal? team and fans were unreal? onto Moldova Tuesday now ? pic.twitter.com/cYWTvJjSIY
— ben woodburn (@BenWoodburn) September 2, 2017
Became Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer in 2016 at the age of 17 years and 45 days. Scored on his Wales debut against Austria in a 2018 World Cup qualifier and is currently on loan at Sheffield United.
Joe Rodon
George Thomas
