#wales-womens-football

#wales-womens-football

"I think it's an important game for those players that are going to retire, to play at home one more time," she said. "I think for our fans we never played a send-off game [before Euro 2025], it didn't work with our Nations League A games. "So [it is] an opportunity to play one of the top teams in the world again at home, but also to thank a few of our players for how much they've given to their country."

Esther Morgan, a 22-year-old Wales defender, has signed a two-year contract with Bristol City after a stint at Hearts in Scotland. Previously released by Tottenham, she also spent time on loan at Sheffield United. She has played 11 times for Wales, including all three group matches at Euro 2025.

Wales will face Australia in a friendly on 25 October, marking the start of preparations for the 2027 World Cup qualifying. Rhian Wilkinson's team intends to build on their major tournament debut.

Rachel Rowe's journey from working at HMP Swansea to playing in Switzerland for Euro 2025 reveals the challenges and sacrifices made in pursuit of her football career.