CHERRIES ace David Brooks believes Wales' demolition of the Republic of the Ireland is just the beginning for Ryan Giggs' exciting crop of young talent.

Brooks starred alongside Cherries transfer target Chris Mepham and Connor Roberts in their 4-1 win over the Republic in the UEFA Nations League in Cardiff last night.

Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu delivered a man-of-the-match performance, while fellow youngsters Matthew Smith and Tyler Roberts impressed off the bench.

Giggs could not have wished for a better start in his first competitive match in charge and Brooks feels Wales will continue to reap the rewards of putting faith in the next generation.

Brooks, who joined Cherries for £10million from Sheffield United in the summer, said: "There's a pathway for young players in this Welsh squad and it's exciting for us.

"You look at Ethan putting in a performance like that and it will only give him confidence as we go forward as a team.

"Ethan has got a wise head on his shoulders, he's a fantastic player and he's only going to get better.

"It's great for us, but the manager has said many times before that if you're good enough then you'll get your opportunity."

Brooks, 21, started Cherries' first three games in the Premier League and also came off the bench in the Carabao Cup win over MK Dons.

He added: "At club level, the majority of us have been playing and I really wanted to get in the team, so I was glad the manager trusted me and put me in.

"It was always a dream to play in the Premier League and I got that opportunity.

"I've managed to get myself into the starting team for Wales and, hopefully, I can continue to be there.

"We're all good mates off the pitch, so it's nice to see the boys in the team as a whole group.

"We're close-knit, not just the young lads and as a team the atmosphere is really good."

Wales will be out to capitalise on unrest in the Denmark camp when they meet them in their second Nations League game in Aarhus on Sunday.

Due to conflict between Denmark's players' body and the national football association, a team of semi-professionals and futsal players went down 3-0 in a friendly with Slovakia on Wednesday.

The Danish FA and its players' association have since struck a temporary deal, meaning Wales will be coming up against a full-strength side, including Christian Eriksen and Kasper Schmeichel.

Brooks said: "I'm not sure what's been going on with them or what team they will be playing and none of the lads have taken notice.

"Now we can have a look and start preparing for that game.

"Getting to the Euros is something we all want to do as a team, we've had a good start and can only beat what's in front of us."