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‘These lads are going to be world-class’ - Ian Rush hails Liverpool and Chelsea starlets Ben Woodburn and Ethan Ampadu

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 World Cup finalists 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.

"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.