Wales' focus still on Nations League
Nations League: Denmark v WalesVenue: Nature Energy Park, Odense Date: Friday, 30 May Kick-off: 18:15 BSTCoverage: Watch on BBC 2 Wales, listen on BBC Radio Wales, live text updates on BBC Sport Online
Jess Fishlock says Wales still believe they can stay in the top-tier of the Nations League.And despite Wales' historic qualification for Euro 2025 this summer, Fishlock insists their focus remains on the Nations League until 'the job is done'.Rhian Wilkinson's side retain ambitions of remaining in League A, despite finding themselves bottom of Group 4 with two games remaining.Defeat against Denmark in Odense on Friday would confirm relegation for the next edition of the competition – which is tied to qualification for the 2027 World Cup.
With excitement building ahead of Wales' first major tournament appearance, the game in Odense and Tuesday's clash with Italy in Swansea are Wales' final fixtures before Switzerland.But Fishlock, 38, said: "These games are all about the Nations League. "We want to stay in League A so we are just focused on getting the wins here and then we'll look to the Euros when the job is done."Fishlock has been named in Wilkinson's squad after being an unused substitute in a 2-1 defeat by Denmark last month and withdrew from the squad prior to the 1-1 draw with Sweden in Gothenburg.She returned from injury for Seattle Reign on Friday, making a 30 minute appearance off the bench in her side's loss to Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League.
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