Brooks' first Wales goal since beating cancer savoured by team-mates

Phil Blanche
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David Brooks scored in Wales' 2-0 win over Latvia
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Harry Wilson revealed how the Wales dressing room serenaded David Brooks with "his song" after the Bournemouth forward scored his first international goal since beating cancer. 

The 26-year-old announced he was cancer-free in May last year but it has been a long road back to form and fitness as Brooks' body took time to recover.

So it was no surprise the entire Wales squad wildly celebrated the stoppage-time goal that Brooks scored to seal a 2-0 European Championship qualifying victory over Latvia on Monday. 

Wilson said: "When the news broke that he had his illness we were on camp and it hit us hard.

"He's a big part of the group. He's been my room-mate for years and it was tough for us all. 

"His body was completely shut down for a while and it's going to happen but it's how he's dealt with those setbacks. Now he's fully fit he showed his quality at the end. 

Wales were delighted to pick up a win over Latvia

"At that moment in the game a lot of players would have snatched at that chance but he was so calm to wait for the keeper to go down and just lifted it over him.

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"The other day when he came on against South Korea the fans must have sang his song for a good 15 to 20 minutes. 

"They were singing it again at the end when we went to them to show our appreciation. 

"We had it going as well and I think it shows what a massive member of this group he's been and how much he's been missed over the couple of years he's been out of the squad."

Wales' win — only their second in 14 games — has put them back in the mix for a top-two spot and automatic qualification while easing the pressure on boss Rob Page. 

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