Wales learned ‘painful lesson’ in defeat to Italy – Rhian Wilkinson

Wales vs. Italy player ratings: Low scores as Wales slump to big defeat

Wales were defeated 4-1 by Italy in their final game before heading off to Euro 2025. Here's our player ratings from the game in Swansea.

Wales Women's Team Reflects on Tough Loss to Italy Ahead of Euro 2025

Reflecting on the lessons learned from a challenging loss, Wales women’s football team and head coach Rhian Wilkinson emphasize the importance of resilience, growth, and player safety in competitive sports. Despite a harsh defeat against Italy, the team remains focused on learning from setbacks and preparing for the upcoming European Championships. Find out how individual brilliance, defensive cohesion, and a growth mindset are shaping their jou…

Wales learned ‘painful lesson’ in defeat to Italy – Rhian Wilkinson

Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson during the UEFA Women’s Nations League, League A, Group A4 match against Italy. Photo Nick Potts/PA Wire. Rhian Wilkinson insisted Wales would not suffer any psychological trauma in Switzerland after being thrashed 4-1 by Italy at their Women’s European Championship send-off. Wilkinson suffered the biggest defeat of her 15-month reign as Italy scored four times in the first half of a Nations League finale in Swan…