World Cup qualifiers mean a fresh start for Wales

A new qualifying campaign, a fresh start and a chance for Wales to show there is life after Jess Fishlock.

Wales will begin their latest bid to reach a first Women’s World Cup in the Czech Republic on Tuesday with their greatest player in the dugout rather than the heart of midfield.

While Fishlock’s playing career continues at club level, she has a new role with Wales this week – as a technical assistant to Rhian Wilkinson – having retired from international football last October.

As a result, Wales start Group B1 knowing part of the challenge in this qualifying campaign will be to cope with the loss of the most influential player in their history.

Wilkinson has suggested qualification for Euro 2025 may be a more realistic target than the 2027 World Cup as her squad readjusts.

Nevertheless, the Wales head coach is demanding progress as she attempts to mould a team capable of “pushing the top countries in the world”.

Source: RhinoEasy News