SHANE Williams scored the only try of the match as Wales beat England in Cardiff for the first time in 12 years.

The Glanaman flier crossed for his 22nd - and arguably most important - international try in the eighth minute following a sweeping width-of-the-field move that took play from one touchline to the next and back again.

On hand to receive the final looping pass from No.8 Michael Owen was the little Ospreys wizard, who scampered in at the corner for a famous score.

The 27-year-old had already delighted the crowd with his magical footwork and continued to torment the English defence in his own unique, inimitable way.

His performance confirmed his status as one of the most devastating broken play runners in world rugby and his obvious qualities would not have gone unnoticed by Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward.

Williams now seems guaranteed of his place on the forthcoming tour to New Zealand and is a leading contender for one of the two wing berths in the test side to face the All Blacks.

Notable contributions were also made by other local players during Saturday's historic win over the old enemy.

Tight-head prop Adam Jones, of Abercrave, more than held his own against the much-heralded and highly experienced English front row.

He, along with Nantgaredig's Mefin Davies and Gethin Jenkins, helped nullify the threat posed by the front five and subsequently presented the platform for the Welsh backs to exploit the lack of experience in England's midfield.

Scrum-half Dwayne Peel, a product of the Tumble junior system, again took the opportunity to stake his claim for the Lions No.9 shirt with a composed and mature performance.

His sniping tap penalties have become a major feature of Wales' high-tempo game and he is quickly becoming a vital cog in Mike Ruddock's side.