{"id":93024,"date":"2025-02-14T16:24:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T16:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=93024"},"modified":"2025-02-19T09:33:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:33:58","slug":"fine-line-between-bravery-and-stupidity-for-wales-boss-wilkinson-as-she-prepares-for-nations-league-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/02\/14\/fine-line-between-bravery-and-stupidity-for-wales-boss-wilkinson-as-she-prepares-for-nations-league-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Fine line between bravery and stupidity&#8217; for Wales boss ahead of Nations League tests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Games against Italy and Sweden will help replicate the challenge Wales will face at The Euros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>RHIAN Wilkinson&#8217;s Wales will use their Nations League step-up to learn to balance taking risks against top-level opposition without being &#8220;stupid&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilkinson\u2019s women are the lowest ranked nation in League A, meaning every game is a chance to prepare for the intensity of the Euros this summer, facing higher-ranked opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a fine line between bravery and stupidity and that\u2019s something I need to balance,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s an exciting opportunity to show this team on a world stage and that\u2019s what I will be doing in League A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have to make sure that we are growing as a team, improving as a team and pushing our own performances.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian is looking forward to the challenge of facing League A opposition \u2013 a right Wales earned for the first time by finishing top of their Euros qualification group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have a really perfect run-in to our Euros,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe need to make sure that any time we have the opportunity to play top opposition like we do in League A, that we make the most of that experience, that we are brave enough to play.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Adobe-Express-file-2-3-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Wales qualified for first ever major tournament in December<\/strong>. Credit: FAW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales are in group A4 of the Nations League and will face international tournament regulars Denmark, Sweden and Italy across three separate camps prior to the Euros in July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparation for the summer has also ramped up off the pitch, with the FAW having today released the location of the squad\u2019s training base in Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After months of planning and research, in which the FAW visited over 20 possible options in the Alpine host nation, Sportanlage G\u00fcttingersreuti in the town of Weinfelden has been chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilkinson said: \u201cOur operations team have secured a fantastic location which gives a good balance of what we need both on and off the pitch to be at our best in Switzerland this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Return of long-term absentees <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Esther Morgan and Elise Hughes are back in the squad following long term injuries. 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FAW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sophie Ingle and Rachel Rowe are both making good progress but are not available for this camp, Wilkinson confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Hayley Ladd is just one appearance away from her 100<sup>th<\/sup> cap and is in line to join an illustrious list of centurions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was also a first call up for 17-year-old Manchester United defender Scarlett Hill who is also eligible to play for England at senior level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Squad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Olivia Clark (Leicester City), Laura O&#8217;Sullivan-Jones (Gwalia United), Safia Middleton-Patel (Manchester United), Rhiannon Roberts (Real Betis), Josie Green (Crystal Palace), Charlie Estcourt (DC Power), Hayley Ladd (Everton), Gemma Evans (Liverpool), Mayzee Davies (Manchester City), Lily Woodham (Crystal Palace, on loan from Seattle Reign), Ella Powell (Bristol City), Scarlett Hill (Manchester United), Esther Morgan (Sheffield United), Alice 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