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Rhian Wilkinson holding her shirt

Sophie Ingle Insists Wales Can Rise To New Heights Under Rhian Wilkinson

Wales captain Sophie Ingle has described how there is “a lot of positive detail” from Rhian Wilkinson’s first camp as Wales manager. Midfielder Ingle, who has won four Women’s Super League titles with Chelsea, will hope to help the national team off to a winning start to their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign. “It’s been good,” Ingle said, ahead of the home clash against Croatia in Wrexham on Friday night – the first since Wlkinson took over from the departed Gemma Grainger.

Jake Maddaford | Apr 05, 2024
Rhian Wilkinson holding her shirt

We’ll Do This The Welsh Way, Says New Boss Rhian Wilkinson

New boss Rhian Wilkinson plans to bring an end to Wales’ major tournament wait by adding her own touch to ‘The Welsh Way’. Wales welcome Croatia to Wrexham on Friday for their opening Euro 2025 qualifier, with Wilkinson just over a month into the role following Gemma Grainger’s shock departure to manage Norway.

David Williams | Apr 05, 2024
Jess Fishlock signing autographs

Jess Fishlock Hailed As Welsh Icon As She Moves Towards 150-Cap Landmark

Jess Fishlock has been been hailed as a Welsh football icon as she closes in on becoming the first player from Wales to reach 150 caps. Fishlock will reach that landmark if she plays in both Wales’ upcoming Euro qualfiers against Croatia and Kosovo.

Hannah Blackwell | Mar 28, 2024
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Wales Come Out And Back Rob Page To Stay In Charge Despite Euro Failure

Wales have given their backing to Rob Page to remain as their manager despite the failure to qualify for Euro 2024. Page’s men agonisingly missed out on a place in Germany this summer as Poland won a play-off final 5-4 on penalties at Cardiff City Stadium following a goalless 120 minutes on Tuesday night. The defeat left question marks over Page’s future, but those not according to Football Association of Wales president Steve Williams.

Paul Jones | Mar 27, 2024
Steve Cooper . Pic: PA Images / Alamy

Rob Page Expects To Stay As Wales Boss As Steve Cooper And Osian Roberts Wait In The Wings

Rob Page wants to continue as Wales manager and expects the Football Association of Wales to keep him in post. Despite failing to make this summer’s Euro 2024 finals in Germany after losing Tuesday night’s play-off final against Poland in heartbreaking fashion on penalties, the national team boss is determined to stay on.

David Williams | Mar 27, 2024
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Rob Page Reflects On “Cruel” Defeat As Dan James Miss Ends Euro Dream

Wales manager Rob Page reflected on a “cruel” defeat after his side’s hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to Poland. Dan James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales were beaten 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Cardiff City Stadium. Page told S4C: “It is a cruel game and that is what I have said to the players. One kick away from qualifying and it hurts.

Paul Jones | Mar 27, 2024
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Poland In Confident Mood Their Mental Strength Will Be Too Much For Wales

Poland manager Michal Probierz insists his team will have sufficient mental strength to end Wales’ Euro dream in Cardiff on Tuesday night. The Poles finished third in their qualifying group behind Albania and the Czech Republic but demolished Estonia 5-1 in their play-off semi-final to set up the Cardiff showdown.

Gareth James | Mar 26, 2024
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Wales And Poland Fans Warned Over Use Of Flares

Wales and Poland fans have been warned not to bring pyrotechnic devices to Tuesday’s Euro 2024 play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium. Seven Poland fans were arrested following a Nations League game between the two countries in Cardiff 18 months ago, including four for possession of pyrotechnics.

David Williams | Mar 25, 2024
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Connor Roberts Looks To Avoid Any Close Shaves For Wales Against Poland

Connor Roberts insists he is bristling for a fight against Robert Lewandowski and Poland on Tuesday night. Roberts has embarked on long unbeaten Championship runs at Burnley and Leeds over the last two seasons after putting his razor away and growing a moustache.

Graham Thomas | Mar 25, 2024
Wales goalscorer Harry Wilson. Pic: Josh Thomas.

Harry Wilson Says Leaving Liverpool Was The End Of His Dream . . . But The Start Of Another With Wales

Harry Wilson intends to join the stage alongside Europe’s best goalscorers this summer just two years after giving up on another dream. The Wales striker pinpoints his decision to leave Liverpool as the first step towards filling the huge boots of Gareth Bale for his country. Wilson will be the man Wales look to for match-winning inspiration on Tuesday night when they face Robert Lewandowski’s Poland for a place at the Euro 2024 finals this summer.

Paul Jones | Mar 24, 2024
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Relentless Ethan Ampadu Can’t Wait For Wales To Chop Down The Poles

Ethan Ampadu reckons Wales are now battle-hardened enough to chop down the Poles next week – and take their place at the Euro 2024 finals this summer. The Wales midfielder played another key role for his team on Thursday night as they flattened Finland 4-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium to set up a play-off final showdown against Poland on Tuesday.

Paul Jones | Mar 23, 2024
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Dan’s The Man For Rob Page As Wales Set Sights On Chopping Down Poles

Rob Page has pinpointed Dan James as a symbol of why Wales will go into Tuesday night’s Euro 2024 play-off final against Poland with huge confidence. Wales have not beaten the Poles for over 50 years, but are just one more home victory from making their fourth major tournament finals out of the last five.

Gareth James | Mar 22, 2024