Rhian Wilkinson’s Wales ready to make their mark at Euro 2025

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Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson is optimistic about her team’s progress as they prepare for their first-ever major tournament at Euro 2025 in Switzerland.  With experienced leaders like Jess Fishlock and emerging talents stepping up, Wales are no longer just underdogs. As they face tough opposition in the group stage, Wales are ready to make their mark on the European stage.

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00:00Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson is optimistic about her team's progress as they approach

00:07Euro 2025 in Switzerland.

00:11After a series of strong performances in the Women's Nations League, including their 1-1

00:17draw against Sweden, Wilkinson believes her side has shown they can compete against the

00:22world's best.

00:24We have a vision for this team, Wilkinson said. It's about playing against teams like

00:29Sweden and being able to go toe-to-toe with them.

00:34This attitude reflects a shift in the mindset of the Welsh team as they approach their first

00:39ever major tournament with confidence.

00:43Wilkinson's goal is to create a team that not only competes but thrives against top-tier

00:48nations.

00:50The draw against Sweden, a team that reached the 2023 World Cup semi-finals, proves that

00:55Wales can challenge elite sides, which is crucial as they prepare for their Euro debut.

01:03With key players like Jess Fishlock, Kerry Holland and Kayleigh Barton in the squad,

01:08Wales have a solid backbone of experienced players, complemented by emerging talents.

01:15While Wales face tougher opponents like England, the Netherlands and France in the group stages,

01:22Wilkinson's side is no longer seen as underdogs but a team capable of making an impact.

01:29Wilkinson's leadership has been vital in transforming the squad. When she took over in February

01:342024, Wales were in a period of transition. Now, just months later, they are primed for

01:41success.

01:42We're a small nation and we should be judged on how many players we bring through our system

01:46to the senior team. And we're seeing that happening, which is something I'm privileged

01:52to have. I can look at my roster now and see a really great blend of experience and youth

01:57coming through.

01:59The team's confidence and ability to compete at the highest level are evident with Euro

02:042025 on the horizon. Wales' future looks promising and Wilkinson's belief in her team is driving

02:11them forward towards success.

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