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Wales Women's World Cup Qualifying: Wilkinson's Keeper Rotation Strategy Takes Center Stage

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Wales women's head coach Rhian Wilkinson plans to continue rotating her goalkeepers during the crucial World Cup qualifying campaign. Wales kick off their bid against the Czech Republic in Uherske Hradiste on Tuesday. Wilkinson, who has consistently switched between Olivia Clark and Safia Middleton-Patel, explained her approach aims to avoid a combative environment. 'Both of them have performed for Wales but I don't feel either of them really grabbed the jersey yet,' Wilkinson stated. 'I try not to make it so that it's a combative environment.' She ensures players know their game assignments in advance, emphasizing performance in their specific role as the path to securing the starting spot.