Wales women's head coach Rhian Wilkinson has vowed her team will have "everything they need to perform" as she navigates the dual challenges of leading the national side and motherhood. The Canadian coach, who took charge of Wales in 2022, is guiding the team through crucial World Cup qualification matches while managing her personal life.

Wilkinson's commitment to providing her players with optimal resources comes at a pivotal moment for Welsh women's football. The team is competing in UEFA's qualification campaign for the 2023 Women's World Cup, facing formidable opponents including France and Slovenia in Group I. Her leadership has already shown promise, with Wales securing important results in their opening fixtures.

The 39-year-old former Canadian international defender brings extensive playing experience to her managerial role, having earned 181 caps for Canada and won Olympic bronze medals in 2012 and 2016. Her appointment was seen as a progressive move by the Football Association of Wales, bringing international expertise to develop the women's program.