"Jess staying on as a coach gives huge experience for us as a team - the player that she is and the experiences that she holds. Even as a player, she was always coaching and I was always trying to learn off her and she's even more that way as a coach - always coaching, always trying to give those extra details."
"I think it says a lot about her that she's wanting to stay involved and I think we're all really grateful as a team that she is involved."
Wales begins their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign against the Czech Republic, competing without their most-capped player and all-time leading goalscorer Jess Fishlock, who retired from international football in October. However, Fishlock remains involved as a technical assistant to head coach Rhian Wilkinson. Midfielder Carrie Jones emphasizes Fishlock's valuable role in the dressing room, highlighting her experience and coaching abilities. Fishlock will travel for Tuesday's match in Group B1 before rejoining Seattle Reign. Wales faces a challenging qualification path without automatic advancement to the tournament, having previously reached Euro 2025.
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