Wales unearth another gem in Jonathan Williams

CHRIS Coleman believes Wales have uncovered another gem following the sparkling display of midfielder Jonathan Williams in the last-gasp 2-1 defeat by Croatia in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

Wales already boast one of world football’s hottest properties in Gareth Bale, who Coleman joked could be shunted from the headlines by 19-year-old Williams when their next qualifier comes around in September. “In the next couple of trips you will be asking me about Johnny as much as you do about Gareth,” said Coleman “He will go to another level and you can see why everyone is so excited. He’s still got a lot of work to do but he’s certainly a gifted player.”

The diminutive midfielder, who plays for Crystal Palace, is nicknamed “Joniesta” in reference to Barcelona’s phenomenal playmaker Andres Iniesta.