"I realistically think if we're going to be bringing through our young players and giving them experience and opportunities that the four-year cycle to the next Euros is when we'll have the team [although] they'll still be a little young then - in a more experienced position. "But we're all in for this World Cup and looking forward to giving it everything we have."
""I think we've got to believe that we're in a decent position to go for the World Cup," the Wales head coach said."
Wales were drawn into Group B1 for World Cup qualifying alongside the Czech Republic, Albania and Montenegro. Placement in League B means Wales cannot qualify automatically and must progress through a multi-stage play-off route to reach Brazil 2027. The squad faces transition after international retirements, including Jess Fishlock and Kayleigh Barton, prompting emphasis on integrating young players. The head coach expressed belief in pursuing World Cup qualification while treating the next four-year cycle as key to maturing the group for Euro 2029. The Czech Republic are ranked one place above Wales by FIFA, reflecting competitive opposition.
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