RUNNING out at Kingsholm wearing the red rose of England was a dream come true for Gloucester centre Jonny May.

The former Hartpury College student donned an England shirt for the first time on Friday night and marked the occasion with a try as England Under-20s defeated their Welsh counterparts.

What made the moment all the more special for the 19-year-old centre was that his debut and try was watched by proud family and friends in the Kingsholm stands.

"It's my first England cap and it was brilliant running out at Kingsholm," said May.

"I had loads of friends and family from Gloucester and Swindon here, so to get on for England in front of them was a great thing.

May, who missed out on England recognition at Under-16 and Under-18 level, replaced Gloucester team-mate Freddie Burns in England's 41-14 victory.

His big moment came seven minutes from the end of the game when he bulldozed his way through the Welsh defence to score England's fifth and final try.

While he hopes his try-scoring cameo will lead to a start when England travel to the Stadio Comunale, San Doná di Piave in Venice to face Italy on Friday, May understands that he faces a battle to force his way into a talented squad.

"I couldn't have had a better start," said May. "No-one was going to stop me when I got the ball. I knew I had to get there because Jackson (Wray) was outside me in loads of space.

"Every position in the squad is competitive and we've got so much strength in depth so you've got to keep putting your hand up to play."

Meanwhile Burns, who scored 10 of his side's points, said that the result had given the English side confidence for the remainder of the Six Nations campaign.

"Wales pressed us and they made life hard for us but we have to take some confidence out of it," said Burns.