Ollie Cooper hungry for more after first Wales start

Ollie Cooper was a proud man after making his first start for Wales, and is hungry for more following victory in Montenegro. 

The midfielder won his second and third caps during the international break, featuring off the bench against Turkey before being selected from the off in the sodden Nations League win on Monday night.

The four points represented an encouraging start for new Wales boss Craig Bellamy and, on the back of a lively start to the season with Swansea City, Cooper is ready to kick on.

“It couldn't have gone any better really. It was tough but we stuck together and got through it,” said Cooper speaking to the media after the win in Niksic.

“It was amazing to make my first start. It's what you dream of. I've had a taste coming on against Turkey and you always want more. 

“So to get the opportunity to start a game is amazing and I'm really happy with the way it's gone.

“The style of play is perfect for me. We want to dominate the ball, press high. It's something I believe I can help the team with.

“The Turkey game was different conditions and we showed a different side out here. We showed that we can be a certain team if it's not going our way with the ball. 

“We had to dig in and put bodies on the line. It's just what we need at this level.

“We've had a good start. Hopefully with a bit more time together we can produce the same sort of performance against Iceland next month.”