MATT Wigelsworth made his international debut for England in Wales.
The Warrington Athletics Club runner contested the Welsh International Games 800m in Cardiff and hung on to the pack through the bell.
But as the pace picked up with 300m remaining he was unable to stay with them, eventually finishing eighth in 1min 57.53secs.
Wigelsworth later ran in the 4x400m relay, helping the team to second place with a split of 51.1secs.
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