WALES star Neco Williams had to be subbed off after taking a Marcus Rashford shot to the face.
The full-back blocked an attempt at goal by the England winger with his head before falling back needing treatment.
The 21-year-old looked dazed and was on the deck for two minutes.
He tried to carry on but just a minute later he was substituted with concussion as Connor Roberts replaced him after 36 minutes.
Fans felt sorry for him with one tweeting: “Feel bad for Neco Williams, kid was desperate to stay on.”
Another said: “Williams injured. The one thing nobody wanted to happen.”
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It proved to be his last action of the World Cup as Wales crashed out of the tournament after picking up just one point and losing to England 3-0.
Williams started all three of the Dragons’ group matches.
The Nottingham Forest ace made the headlines after the 1-1 draw to USA as he burst into tears at the end of the game.
He revealed his grandad died the day before his nation’s first match. in the competition.
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As the camera followed Williams off the pitch, he said into the lens: “That was for you, grandad.”
The defender then took to social media to reveal his loved one passed away saying it was the “toughest news” he’s ever received after getting a call from his mum.
Williams continued: “To go from crying all day to start in a World Cup game was extremely tough but I got through it from the support of my teammates and family.
“So I dedicate that game and an important point to him.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
