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Tom Lawrence: The ex-Manchester United youngster who was handed his Premier League debut by compatriot and Old Trafford icon Ryan Giggs

Tom Lawrence gave Wales every opportunity to make progress through to their first World Cup finals since 1958 with a stunning strike against Georgia on Friday night.

The 23-year-old found himself in space outside the box before rifling the ball beyond the Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Loria to give Chris Coleman's side a crucial win in Tbilisi.

But just who is the Welsh forward? Sportsmail takes a look.

Tom Lawrence kept Wales' qualification hopes alive with a stunning strike to beat Georgia
Tom Lawrence kept Wales' qualification hopes alive with a stunning strike to beat Georgia

Where is he from?

Lawrence hails from Wrexham in north Wales but grew up in Penyfford just north of the city.