Wales 1-1 Belgium: Brennan Johnson strike earns Rob Page's men first Nations League point

Brennan Johnson netted his first international goal four minutes from time to earn Wales a dramatic 1-1 draw with Belgium.

Rob Page's men impressed in the opening half at Cardiff City Stadium and thought they had gone ahead when Ethan Ampadu drilled into the top corner, although the effort was ruled out for offside. But the Belgians produced a strong display after the restart - with Youri Tielemans' driven strike putting them ahead in the 51st minute.

Wales pushed late on, and they collected their first point of the Nations League campaign as substitute Johnson fired home in front of the Canton End, with the goal being given following a lengthy VAR check to send the Red Wall into raptures.

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Having been required to rest several stars against Netherlands three days earlier, Rob Page was able to name a far stronger side for the visit of Roberto Martinez's men. Gareth Bale, Joe Allen, Neco Williams and Ampadu all returned to the line-up while Wayne Hennessey replaced the injured Danny Ward in goal.

The visitors looked to control possession, but Wales carried a real threat from set plays and counter attacks, and it was from a corner that the hosts thought they had taken the lead in the fifth minute as Ampadu rifled beyond Koen Casteels, although the goal was disallowed for offside against Joe Rodon following a VAR check.

Belgium responded well after that let off, and World Cup play-off final man-of-the-match Hennessey pulled off a fine save to keep out Tielemans' driven strike as the visitors' press caused problems. But Wales fully exploited the space in behind the Belgian defence as Ampadu's ball over the top set Daniel James free,