Wales' Euros squad to be announced on the 1,085m summit of Yr Wyddfa
Wales' Euros squad to be announced on the 1,085m summit of Yr Wyddfa
Rhian Wilkinson will make the announcement on the top of Wales' highest peak
Rhian Wilkinson will name her squad for Wales women's first major tournament
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The Football Association of Wales has announced that Rhian Wilkinson will name her Euro 2025 finals squad on Thursday, June 19 from Wales' highest summit, Yr Wyddfa, marking UEFA's tournament tagline "the summit of emotions".
Rhian Wilkinson's squad announcement will come from 1,085 metres above sea level with spectacular views of Eryri National Park and there will be a number of events in Gwynedd that day including a football festival in Talysarn and Q&A in the evening.
Rhian Wilkinson said: "Being able to announce our first ever major tournament squad on Wales' summit will be a truly special occasion.
"The area is very close to my heart having visited regularly with my family during my time growing up in Wales and since then, and it is also a place that's incredibly special for several of our players.
"We hope that hosting the event on the summit will showcase our country's natural beauty and will help put Wales on the world stage during our participation in this summer's EUROs."
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In their final two competitive games before the competition, they will face Denmark on May 30, and Italy on June 3 in Swansea.
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