SERGIO Torres described his Wanderers debut as one of the best moments of his life.

The Argentinian was given a rapturous welcome when he came on as a second half substitute against Cheltenham on Monday to fulfill his lifetime ambition of becoming a professional footballer.

The 24-year-old's arrival on 58 minutes for Ian Stonebridge sparked new life into Wycombe and he was inches away from making a dream start with his first touch when his rasping shot was well saved.

Torres said: "It was one of best things I have ever experienced. I was a little nervous because I have never played in front of so many people. When I came on I just wanted to play well and I was close to scoring.

"The reaction from the crowd was very nice and I wanted to say Hello' to all the people. When you feel happy on the pitch you play better and I think I did well.

"Every player has welcomed me here and said before the game Good luck' and I have to say thank you to everybody. I am very happy to be here."

John Gorman was delighted with the impact his new signing from non-league Basingstoke Town had on the game at a time when Wanderers needed a lift.

He said: "Sergio was outstanding. He brought the crowd alive. We threw him in and he's not even fit yet and he gave us a little bit of sparkle."

Torres' family, who are at home in South America, were unable to see the former Boca Juniors youth team player make his first appearance for Gorman's side.

But Torres, who was an unused substitute in the 1-1 against Shrewsbury on Saturday, revealed they have been constantly phoning him from Mar Del Plata with good luck messages since he joined the Chairboys.

He said: "My dad wants to come over, hopefully for Christmas. They have phoned my every day when they knew I was signing for Wycombe. They are very happy for me because they know how hard I've worked to try and play here."

Now he's got his first game under his belt, the South American is looking to help Wycombe pass their way out of League Two.

He said: "I don't know the division very well. I have watched only two games, the last one at Shrewsbury and today against Cheltenham and they have both tried to stop us playing but I think if we keep going and try to play football we will get better."