The striker watched on at the Ullevaal Stadion as Norway beat Wales

Striker Aaron Collins has been made to wait for a potential first Wales cap after he was an unused substitute in the 3-1 Nations League defeat to Norway on Saturday.

The 29-year-old was a replacement call-up fort Kieffer Moore last week, his first involvement for his nation since the junior ranks with the U19s.

Making the trip to Oslo for the game against the World Cup quarter finalists, Collins was named amongst the substitutes for Craig Bellamy’s side as second-half goals from Antonio Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup and an Erling Haaland penalty put the game out of reach.

The MK Dons hitman, who has 17 goals in 16 appearances this season, has another opportunity to make his debut for the the Dragons on Tuesday night when they host Portugal at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Team-mate Jack Sanders said the whole Dons squad was delighted to see Collins get the recognition he deserves with the call.

“One thing about Aaron is that he’s such a good person,” said Sanders. “Last year probably wasn’t his best season, but he was always smiling, he is so positive and he’s got such a good energy about him.

“We’re delighted that it has all worked for him this season. The way he has started is mental, I’ve not seen someone score so many goals at such an early stage of the season.

“We’re all absolutely delighted he’s got the call-up. He’s Welsh through and through, which makes it even better. He probably thought the chance had gone but because of how well he’s doing, he’s rightly been called up.

“We’re just praying he gets a cap. Even getting called up is what dreams are made of, and we’re absolutely buzzing for him.”