Messages of support for Corwen star ahead of Wales' match v Denmark

Rob Page's Wales side defied the odds once more as they progressed from a group which also featured Italy, Turkey and Switzerland to set up a last 16 clash against the Danes.

Among the stars set to play in that encounter is Corwen-born Liverpool FC winger Harry Wilson.

The 24-year-old came off the bench in the 2-0 win over Turkey, as well as in the 1-0 defeat to Italy in Rome to play in his first major tournament for Wales.

Wilson, who has impressed in loan spells at Hull City, Derby County, Bournemouth and Cardiff City in recent seasons, is much-loved in his home town of Corwen and has regularly thrown his support behind clubs and schools in the area.

He donated a shirt to Corwen Football Club Juniors after they suffered severe flooding in 2019 and also presented his first-ever Wales shirt he wore on his debut v Belgium in 2013 to Llangollen's Ysgol Dinas Bran, which he once attended. It is now framed outside the PE department at the school.

Ahead of Saturday's match v Denmark, people from Corwen and beyond have been sending in their messages of support for Wilson to the DFP. Here are just some of them ...

Wilson's mum Nicola said: "As Harry’s parents, Mark and I are so proud of his achievements to date and overwhelmed with the messages, calls and good wishes from friends near and far.

"Good luck to the team out in Amsterdam we’re all behind you and proud of you all, so wishing we could be in the stadiums singing and enjoying the occasion and atmosphere."

His grandmother, Jen Wilson, added: "Super proud of our grandson Harry. Good luck to the Wales team."

Kath Roberts, sister of the late councillor Huw 'Chick' Roberts, who was known as 'Mr Corwen' for all he did for the community, said: "My late brother Huw Chick would be so proud of all you have achieved Harry, he would follow all the boys and girls progress from Corwen FC, Da iawn a phob Hwyl yn y dyfodol."

Mel Parkinson wrote: "Good luck Harry!! Proud of you regardless of the outcome tomorrow. My 14 year old son, Hari Parkinson has been your biggest fan for over five years now. You sent him a get well card when he had to have an operation a few years ago and he's still so proud of it. Pob lwc Cymru. "

Darren Williams: "All the luck in the world Harry. You so wonderfully and truly deserve this opportunity. We, as the people of Corwen and its other surrounding areas have all watched you work so hard over the years to get to were you are today. You along with all your magical Welsh team mates 'thoroughly and unconditionally' totally deserve to be were you are today. You are truly the best and we are so immensely proud of you. Our love and respect go to you and the boys and hope you have a fantastic game."

Tanya Davies sent in this picture of her son Cynan - a Harry Wilson superfan. She wrote: "Good luck Harry! Your biggest fan Cynan will be watching and cheering you on! We are all SO proud of you!"

Jordan Perry said: "From David, to Goliath. You beat all the odds to make it to the greatest stage of them all. Playing for your country is something not many people ever get to experience, and you've pushed past every boundary placed on you, and we're all so terribly proud of your achievements. To the next round we go, and I'm sure you'll play an instrumental part in the present, and future success of our international campaign! C'mon Cymru!"

Ali Alcock wrote: "Mahoosive good luck Harry!! The whole of Corwen is right behind you!! So proud of all you have achieved for your clubs and country!!!x"

Sian Roberts wrote: "Smash it boys! You really are a wizard Harry."

Charlotte Lee said: "Pob lwc Harry a pob lwc i Gymru fory. Corwen is behind you 100%"

Hywel Trewyn added: "Cer amdani Harry! Ffydd, gobaith, cariad, Corwen a Chymru am byth! (Go for it Harry! Faith, hope, love, Corwen and Wales forever!)

Corwen FC's Danny Jones said: "King of Corwen good luck H ... come on Wales."

Pupils from Ysgol Cae'r Drewyn, Wilson's former school, sent in this video of support for the winger ...

Catrin Hughes commented: "Pob lwc i ti Harry ynghyd â holl #DreigiauCymru. Bachgen sydd byth yn anghofio ei wreiddiau. Mae Corwen a Sir Ddinbych yn falch iawn ohonot. (Good luck to you Harry, as well as all of the #WelshDragons. A young man who never forgets his roots. Corwen and Denbighshire are very proud of you.)

Ellen Grace Hughes said: "Harry is an absolute darling of a lad who has come from a lovely family in Corwen. He has worked hard, is patriotic and we are all very proud of Harry. Oh and thanks Harry for making football so exciting for me!"

Karen Jones sent in her message of support saying: "We’ve so much pride for Harry and all that he has achieved through hard work,dedication and the wonderful support from his family. I remember him as a toddler kicking the ball around in the park and now he plays for Wales. Well done Harry, Gwyn and I will be watching and cheering. Good luck to you and the rest of the team."