Wales get job done but win marred by injury

WALES claimed a routine 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over minnows Liechtenstein on a night overshadowed by an injury to Neco Williams.

- By PHIL BLANCHE

Joe Rodon's first Wales goal - only his third in senior football - ended Wales’ nervous wait to break the deadlock after 39 minutes.

Harry Wilson and Kieffer Moore were also on the scoresheet in the space of three second-half minutes as Wales moved to the top of Group J with seven points from three games.

But Wales will prepare for Monday's test against group favourites Belgium in Brussels with major concerns over the fitness of Williams.

The Nottingham Forest full-back, in trying to cross on the byline midway through the first half, landed awkwardly and was in obvious pain as the Welsh medics ran to treat him.

Williams attempted to get to his feet on two occasions before slumping to the turf and eventually left the pitch on a stretcher.

After four points from opening March qualifiers, Wales fans were expecting a comfortable night against Liechtenstein - opponents ranked 205th out of 210 teams in world football.

Liechtenstein had not won a competitive fixture since beating San Marino in September 2020, 35 games ago.