Neco Williams plays for Wales just 24 hours after grandad's death as star left in tears on pitch
The former Liverpool starlet was overcome with emotion as Wales secured a point in their World Cup opener with the USA
Neco Williams turned out for Wales just 24 hours after his grandfather passed away.
The defender was left in tears on the pitch at the full-time whistle following their 1-1 draw with the US in their World Cup opener on Monday night.
Nottingham Forest man Williams was left visibly emotional at full time and revealed he had been playing against the Americans despite suffering personal tragedy.
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Taking to his Instagram after the match, he wrote: "Yesterday was the toughest news I’ve ever had to face and that was listening to my mum tell me my grandad past away last night. He’s been everywhere around the world to watch me play football from when I first started playing at Liverpool at 6 years old.
"He’d never tell me if I had a good game because he always said I have to get better and better each day and that’s why I am where I am now!
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