CHARLIE SAVAGE was handed his full Wales debut by boss Rob Web page in opposition to Gibraltar this night.
And followers already reckon he’s higher than his dad Robbie ever was.
Charlie Savage made his worldwide debut in opposition to GibraltarCredit score: Getty
The 20-year-old adopted within the footsteps of his dad RobbieCredit score: Getty
The previous Manchester United teen was thrown right into a new-look beginning XI that additionally included fellow debutants Regan Poole, Joe Low and Liam Cullen.
Savage, 20, accomplished the total 90 minutes as Wales romped to a 4-0 pleasant win at The Racecourse.
And followers have been thrilled together with his show.
One tweeted: “Charlie Savage is like a kind of tribute acts who is definitely a greater musician than who they’re impersonating.”
Whereas a second acknowledged: “Charlie Savage is best than Robbie Savage ever was.”
A 3rd even gushed: “Suppose Charlie Savage shall be surpassing his outdated mans 39 caps fairly comfortably. Lads a baller.”
One other added: “Charlie Savage help on his senior worldwide debut. The child is particular.”
In the meantime, Kieffer Moore fired a warning to Euro 2024 rivals Croatia after lastly getting his season up and operating with a double.
Savage, 20, performed the total 90 minutes in Wales’ 4-0 winCredit score: Reuters
Robbie Savage earned 39 caps for WalesCredit score: Information Group Newspapers Ltd
The Wales and Bournemouth striker proved too sizzling for Gibraltar to deal with by powering dwelling two first-half headers – his first targets of the season – on this Wrexham pleasant.
Dragons captain Ben Davies and Nathan Broadhead additionally netted in an ideal warm-up for Sunday’s crunch Group D qualifier in opposition to final yr’s World Cup semi-finalists.
Wales want a optimistic end result in opposition to the Croats in Cardiff to maintain their computerized qualification hopes of reaching the finals in Germany subsequent summer time alive.
With Web page’s males already with out injured duo Brennan Johnson and common skipper Aaron Ramsey, Moore will shoulder the duty of offering the risk in assault.
Moore has struggled for game-time on the Cherries this season and this run-out – albeit in opposition to minnows ranked 198th on this planet – was nonetheless worthwhile in boosting his confidence and gaining invaluable minutes.
His pair now places him on 12 worldwide targets after 34 caps, degree with Ryan Giggs and only one aim behind John Toshack within the all-time goalscoring charts.
And massive ahead Moore, who has been suspended for the final two qualifiers following a silly purple card picked up in opposition to Armenia in June, offers Wales a special dimension when he’s out there.
Studying midfielder Savage confirmed the identical tenacity of his well-known dad, who was watching within the stands, with a crunching sort out on Gibraltar’s Tjay de Barr.
Wales suffered an damage blow when Wes Burns was compelled off together with his arm in a sling following a heavy fall.
However the hosts solely needed to wait till halfway by way of the primary half for Davies to nod the Dragons in entrance.
Davies had the best of headers when the Tottenham defender was left unmarked contained in the six-yard field from Broadhead’s nook.
It was solely Davies’ second worldwide aim on his 81st cap – the identical variety of matches Gibraltar have performed of their footballing historical past.
Moore doubled the lead 4 minutes later when his header went in off the submit following a pleasant left-footed cross from debutant Savage, who impressed because the half wore on.
The striker had not scored a aim for membership or nation since his winner over Latvia again in March and getting again on the scoresheet could possibly be simply the tonic for the 31-year-old.
This worldwide was extra akin to a coaching session for Wales as goalkeeper Danny Ward was just about a spectator throughout his 45-minute outing.
Broadhead made it 3-0 when the Ipswich attacker jinxed previous a defender earlier than rifling his shot into the highest nook.
Savage was denied a debut aim by Gibraltar keeper Dayle Coleing earlier than Moore bagged his second when he headed dwelling Dan James’ cross.
Moore, Davies, Ward and Jordan James have been all withdrawn at half-time in preparation for Croatia as substitute keeper Wayne Hennessey moved simply two caps behind Gareth Bale’s all-time report of 111.
A flat second half petered out with Leeds winger James crashing a submit as Web page’s males prolonged their unbeaten run to 3 matches with three clear sheets forward of Sunday’s acid take a look at.
Kieffer Moore was on the scoresheet for Robert Web page’s facetCredit score: Alamy
Ben Davies grabbed a uncommon worldwide aimCredit score: Reuters