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Wales boss warns England not to write them off at Euros
Dragons to play at major tournament for first time in tough Group D ties
Wales' Gemma Evans (centre), Rachel Rowe (right) and Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson (left) celebrate after winning the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Qualifying play off round two, second leg match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin in Ireland, December 3, 2024

HEAD COACH Rhian Wilkinson has warned defending champions England not to write off Wales after the sides were pitched into a Battle of Britain at Euro 2025.

The Welsh, playing at a major tournament for the first time, were handed tough Group D ties against the Lionesses, France and the Netherlands in Monday evening’s draw in Lausanne.

At 30, they will be the lowest-ranked team at the finals and will face three opponents inside Fifa’s current top 11, although Canadian coach Wilkinson’s reaction was bullish.

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