In this video
- Asked what she expects from England, Rhian Wilkinson called them a top team with fantastic players, some of whom she has coached. The pressure is all on them, and Wales still have a chance.
- Asked what a result could do for Welsh women's football, Wilkinson said Wales are here for the first time and will keep celebrating. She will not let Wales feel they are just here to participate.
- Asked about the emotion of the build-up, Wales captain Angharad James said there is no hiding from the history of Wales against England. England are expected to win, and Wales believe they can upset them.
- Asked why her starting 11 keeps changing, Wilkinson said probably a bit of all of the above. Against a much bigger country, part of it is unpredictability, and she completely trusts whatever line-up she has.
- Asked if everyone is fit, the answer from the Wales table was yes, followed by the news that a goalkeeper got injured in the last training session. Wales will bring in another third keeper.
- Asked about young fans wanting to copy the players, James said the squad said before the tournament that Wales had already won. Being here shows girls and boys at home that Wales can compete on the biggest stage.
“I think it would be detrimental to look past us, but that's their problem.”
- Asked what knocking England out would mean, James said the focus comes first on the game plan and the performance. As a Welsh woman, of course you want to, as it is in the blood.
Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson and captain Angharad James are embracing the underdog role ahead of their final group stage showdown against England at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. With qualification hopes still alive, the Welsh camp is staying sharp, united, and fearless.
Rhian Wilkinson pointed out that all the pressure is on the Lionesses, not her team, and insists that Wales will play with courage and belief.
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