"She's got it all. And she's far from the finished product, which is very exciting for all Welsh people I'd imagine. Griffiths, the Manchester United youngster who is currently on loan at Sunderland, took most of the plaudits after Montenegro were hammered 6-1 in Llanelli."
"With Jess Fishlock gone, and so too Kayleigh Barton, Rhian Wilkinson had suggested before this campaign began that Wales' bid to land a place in Brazil would coincide with a period of transition. Even so, Wilkinson's starting side last Tuesday featured no fewer than eight players with at least 50 Wales caps."
"Yet it was Wales' finishers—the younger, less experienced players who came off the bench—who drew most praise from Rhian Wilkinson in the wake of the 2-2 draw in Uherske Hradiste. Wilkinson gave some of those who came on against the Czechs a starting chance against Montenegro on Saturday."
Wales started their 2027 Women's World Cup qualification campaign with a 2-2 draw against Czech Republic, followed by a 6-1 victory over Montenegro. Manager Rhian Wilkinson fielded a squad featuring eight players with 50+ caps despite the transition period following the departures of Jess Fishlock and Kayleigh Barton. The younger substitute players impressed in the Czech match, earning starting opportunities against Montenegro. Four new starters—Safia Middleton-Patel, Mia Ross, Mared Griffiths, and Carrie Jones—featured prominently in the dominant win. Griffiths, a Manchester United player on loan at Sunderland, particularly impressed wearing the number 10 shirt, scoring and demonstrating significant potential for future development.
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