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Ian Rush backs Welsh duo Ben Woodburn and Ethan Ampadu to become stars: 'These two lads are going to be world class'

Ian Rush believes Wales teenagers Ben Woodburn and Ethan Ampadu are destined to become world-class players.

Liverpool striker Woodburn and Chelsea defender Ampadu are both set to feature in friendlies against France and Panama.

Wales play France in Paris on Friday night - the first time the two countries have met since Rush scored in a Dragons' victory 35 years ago - before entertaining Panama in Cardiff four days later.

Ian Rush believesu00a0Ben Woodburn and Ethan Ampadu can become world class players
Ian Rush believes Ben Woodburn and Ethan Ampadu can become world class players
Woodburn (right) and Ampadu (left) are in the Wales squad for two upcoming friendlies
Woodburn (right) and Ampadu (left) are in the Wales squad for two upcoming friendlies

'These are two great games and the first one is an opportunity to play one of the best teams in the world,' Rush told Press Association Sport.