US EditionIngle Named in Wales Squad for Euros Despite No Games Since September
- Wales named Sophie Ingle in their 23-player squad for the Women's European Championship in Switzerland next month despite her ACL injury since last September.
- Wales qualified for their first major women's tournament after a thrilling 3-2 two-legged play-off win over the Republic of Ireland last December.
- The squad, captained by Angharad James and featuring star Jess Fishlock, faces a challenging group with England, France, and the Netherlands.
- Manager Rhian Wilkinson noted that Ingle demonstrated sufficient progress during training to warrant her selection and described her chances of playing as "50-50," highlighting the importance of careful knee management.
- Wilkinson expressed pride to help senior players end their careers on a high and acknowledged the uphill battle Wales face in the tournament.
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Wales boss jokes Sophie Ingle made her 'look foolish' in training before Euros
CARDIFF, WALES – OCTOBER 06: Sophie Ingle of Wales attacks during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Play-Off First Round match between Wales and Bosnia And Herzegovina at the Cardiff City Stadium on October 6, 2022 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images) RHIAN WILKINSON joked Sophie Ingle caused her minor embarrassment in a training session as Wales ramped up their Euros preparations. The ex-Chelsea star, 33, has defied…
Ingle named in Wales squad for Euros despite no games since September
MANCHESTER, England :Former Chelsea midfielder Sophie Ingle was named on Thursday in Wales' 23-player squad for next month's Women's European Championship, despite being sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury since September."We needed to make sure that Sophie Ingle was in a good place, she's sti
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'Uphill battle': Wales coach hikes mountain to announce squad for Women's Euros
Seeking to scale new heights at the Women's European Championship, Wales coach Rhian Wilkinson hiked to the summit of the principality's highest peak on Thursday to announce her squad for the tournament.
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