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“We’re Wales,” says Michele Adams, one of the three women who successfully lobbied the Football Association of Wales (FAW) in 1992 to formally recognise a national women’s team, more than 20 years after the near 50-year ban on women’s football was lifted in the country.
From grassroots participation to elite player development, Wales want a lasting legacy from Euro 2025.
Wales coach Rhian Wilkinson issued a passionate plea for more sports opportunities for girls and women after their 6-1 thrashing by England on Sunday laid bare the vast difference in experience and opportunities between the neighbouring nations.
Wales' Euro 2025 adventure is over after a thumping defeat against England - but fans and former players were left hoping it is not the end of the journey. The Lionesses' 6-1 win over Rhian Wilkinson's side confirmed Wales' exit after a third straight group stage loss.
After bowing out of their first major tournament at the group stages, for Wales women's football the big question will now be, what comes next?
In a game of soccer or any sport Wales always want to beat England. At the Women’s European Championship on Sunday, Wales can eliminate the defending champion English just with a draw in the final round of Group D games.
Wales can prevent England from reaching the knockout stages should they take at least a draw from Sunday's final group stage fixture.
Wales squad members Kayleigh Barton, Sophie Ingle and Esther Morgan join Carl Roberts, Helen Ward and Nia Jones to look ahead to Wales' final group game against England.