The Arsenal teenager, despite playing with a back injury that had restricted his training all week, walked away with the man of the match champagne after spending just 56 minutes tormenting Scotland and their under-fire boss George Burley.

Wales boss John Toshack would not risk his prized asset any further, and the 18-year-old will now not join up with the Wales Under-21s for their vital European qualifier in Bosnia on Wednesday.

But the midfielder had done enough to shatter the Scots, scoring a stunning solo goal and helping create the other two for David Edwards and Simon Church.

And the fact that Toshack was able to indulge himself by taking off Church and Ched Evans to rest them for the under-21s trip, unwittingly heaped more embarrassment on the Scots.

After Wales' debut international at what they hope will be their new home at Cardiff City's stadium, midfielder Edwards spoke for the delighted Welsh camp.

The Wolves player, emerging as a seasoned international himself with his third goal in 18 appearances, said: "Aaron is going to be a great, great player. One of the best in Europe when he gets into his prime.

"He looks a bit like Cesc Fabregas was at his age. I played against Aaron last week against Arsenal and he ran the show, with such a mature head for a lad of his age. He is going to be a really great player."

He added: "The boys were terrific and I was delighted to score, the ball arrived quickly from Aaron and I didn't have to think about it much, just hit it.

"Our coach Dean Saunders is always telling us about the volleys he used to score, so that was for him, we can do it!

"We looked solid. With Ashley (Williams) sitting in front of the back four and myself and Joe (Ledley) wide, it gave Rambo space ahead of us to do what he does, create havoc.

"We forced them to give the ball away, and we broke quickly. That is when we are at our best with runners arriving from midfield."

Scotland were cut to shreds in the first period, and then suffered further humiliation as Wales comfortably toyed with them, passing and holding possession.

Ramsey enjoyed it all and said: "If there's 13,000 in the Millennium stadium it seems like the place is deserted. But that sort of crowd in a more compact place like Cardiff ground still creates an atmosphere and we responded to that.

"It was good to score again, two in two now. And I was delighted to be able to help with the other two.

"There was such good movement from the lads ahead of me, they are willing to run into dangerous areas. It helps all of us.

"The new stadium certainly helped the players, and I hope our qualifying games are also played at Cardiff City."

New skipper Williams sees Wales' new system as the ideal one for Ramsey to exploit.

He said: "This is the start of things to come. I enjoyed playing as a holding midfield player, but I'm not sure I want to do it all the time, I'm a centre-back first and foremost.

"But it is something the boss has asked me to do, and I feel comfortable there. I'm happy to do it.

"I don't get forward, I'm there to give Aaron the freedom to go forward and not have to think too much about defending.

"He now has a few people playing behind him to give him support and get the ball back, and he can just concentrate on what he does best. And everyone could see that out there.

"Our display, a good convincing win against one of our British rivals, was really important and will show what we are capable of.

"It is a shame we haven't got another international for a while now, but hopefully we can all go back to our clubs and get plenty of games in between us and then have the right level of fitness when we next meet up for Wales. We need that experience."