Wales Under-17's took on the Faroe Islands this afternoon in their opening Uefa qualifier at Fao in Portugal and chalked up a 4-1 victory.

Joshua Dawkin of Norwich City got the ball rolling with the opener eight minutes before half-time and substitute Elliott Chamberlain added a second just before the hour.

Swindon Town striker Billy Bodin, the son of former Wales international Paul who is also youth boss at the County Ground, scored twice in the space of three minutes shortly afterwards to give Wales a perfect start to the group.

Brian Flynn named Swansea City players Rhys Wilson, Joe Walsh, Daniel Alfei and Lee Lucas in the starting line-up.

Next up is the game against Kazakhstan on Wednesday before the final game against the hosts on Saturday.

Wales: Rhys Wilson (Swans), Adam Matthews (Cardiff) (C), Joe Walsh (Swans), Reece Jones (Fulham), Leon Clowes (Wrexham), Josh Dawkin (Norwich), Billy Bodin (Swindon), Kayleden Brown (West Brom), Daniel Alfei (Swans), Lee Lucas (Swans), Ben Jones (Chester).

Subs: Max Penk (Wrexham), Jonathan Meades (Cardiff), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester), Paul Walker (Northampton), Aynsley McDonald (Rushden), Emyr Huws (Manchester City), Liam Newman (Burnley).