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Leeds United’s Tyler Roberts sends message after making Wales debut

Tyler Roberts of Wales and Ethan Ampadu of Wales during the UEFA Nations League B group four match between Wales and Irland at Cardiff City Stadium...
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Leeds United youngster Tyler Roberts was in action for Wales against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday.

Tyler Roberts of Wales during the UEFA Nations League B group four match between Wales and Republic of Ireland at Cardiff City Stadium on September 6, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Leeds United striker Tyler Roberts has taken to social networking site Twitter to give his reaction to making his debut for the Wales national football team.

Roberts, who can operate as a striker or as a winger, featured for Wales in their UEFA Nations League Group B4 match against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday evening.

The 19-year-old Leeds man came on as a substitute in the 75th minute for his debut for Wales when he replaced Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale, as Ryan Giggs’s side won 4-1.

The teenage striker has taken to Twitter to revel in his senior debut for Wales.

Tyler Roberts of Wales during the UEFA Nations League B group four match between Wales and Irland at Cardiff City Stadium on September 6, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Over the course of the 90 minutes on Thursday evening, hosts Wales had 68% of the possession, took 18 shots of which eight were on target, and earned four corners, according to BBC Sport.

Roberts, who is a rising star and has a lot of potential, has been at Leeds since January 2018 when he moved from West Bromwich Albion for a transfer fee reported by Sky Sports to be worth £2.5 million.

Tyler Roberts of Wales comes on for Gareth Bale of Wales during the UEFA Nations League B group four match between Wales and Republic of Ireland at Cardiff City Stadium on September 6,...