Wales Women began their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign with a victory on Friday, according to the Football Association of Wales. Wilkinson praised the application of her players but noted that the performance lacked clinical finishing in certain periods of the match. The result provides the side with three points in their opening fixture as they aim to reach a first major tournament.
The manager highlighted the need for more consistency across 90 minutes, per Sky Sports. Wilkinson stated that while she was happy with the professional nature of the win, the team remains a work in progress. Wales dominated possession throughout the contest and created numerous chances against their lower-ranked opponents. The squad now turns its attention to the next qualifying fixture scheduled for later this week. This victory follows a period of preparation where Wilkinson has sought to implement a more attacking style of play within the national setup, according to The Guardian.
