Contagious, confident - the rise of Lewis Koumas
Having made his mark in the early stages of the season at Liverpool, Lewis Koumas will aim to continue his good form with Wales in the Nations League.
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Notable Quotes
"I feel he's going to be a really important player for us for a number of years."
— Craig Bellamy , Athlete
"Jason was a talented, talented player."
— Danny Gabbidon , Athlete
"You wouldn't have seen Jason running around like Lewis the other night."
— Danny Gabbidon , Athlete
"The effort, the will to learn and develop, how he applies himself, it's all there."
— Barry Lewtas , Athlete
Key People
Barry Lewtas is the coach of England Under-16s.
Craig Bellamy is a Welsh former footballer and current head coach of the Wales national team.
Danny Gabbidon is a former professional footballer who played for Wales.
Jason Koumas is a former Welsh international footballer known for his play as a midfielder.
Lewis Koumas is a football player for Liverpool.
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Having made his mark in the early stages of the season at Liverpool, Lewis Koumas will aim to continue his good form with Wales in the Nations League.
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