Rhian Wilkinson told the Football Association of Wales that her squad must take care of their own business during the current international window. The head coach wants the team to maintain high standards before a 2027 Women's World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic in June. Wales began their qualifying campaign with a 4-0 victory over Croatia and a 6-0 win against Kosovo, according to the Guardian.
Wilkinson remains unbeaten since she took charge of the national side in February 2024. The former Canada international oversaw a 2-0 friendly win over Northern Ireland and a 1-1 draw with Scotland during April. These results left Wales at the top of their qualifying group, per Sky Sports. Wilkinson stated that the players have shown strong professional growth but must avoid distractions regarding future opponents. The squad next travels to face Ukraine before the home fixture against the Czech Republic. The manager noted that internal consistency is vital for securing a place at the final tournament in Brazil.
