She has started both matches for Wales at Euro 2025, but just months ago defender Esther Morgan thought she was going to have to retire.The 22-year-old has been beset by injuries for the past three years,

The Athletic went to the town of Aberystwyth in search of a letter which was integral to the creation of Wales' women's national team

Clara Mateo was involved in three goals as France closed in on the Women’s European Championship quarterfinal places with a 4-1 win over Wales.

France produced a dominant display to thrash Wales 4-1 and go top of Group D at Euro 2025 on Wednesday, outclassing their opponents who scored their first goal at a major championship.

The Seattle Reign midfielder is less a player in her home nation and more an irrepressible force of nature, the very reason Wales are in Switzerland in the first place. (In qualifying for the Euros, the 38-year-old was directly involved in nine goals — six goals, three assists — in 10 matches.)

With Wales already a goal down, the 38-year-old struck in the 13th minute, poking home from close range. Though a flag immediately went up for offside, a VAR review reversed that decision and allowed the goal to stand, writing Fishlock's name into the history books.

The Wales team bus has been involved in a road traffic crash and its training session has been canceled at the stadium where it plays France at the Women’s European Championship on Wednesday

Forward Hannah Cain says Wales' rivalry with England adds an extra dimension to Sunday's key group D clash. England know a victory over Wales will take them to the quarter-finals of Euro 2025, with Wales' hopes of progressing resting on an improbable four goal victory over England and the Netherlands losing to France.