Fishlock set for Wales return - but not as player
Rhian Wilkinson says in-form Wales icon Jess Fishlock will be back with the national team if they reach a Women's World Cup play-off final in December – but only as a coach.
Jess Fishlock, the most-capped player for Wales, will return to the national team in a coaching role if they make it to a Women's World Cup play-off final in December, according to head coach Rhian Wilkinson. Fishlock, who retired from international football last October, has continued to excel for her club, Seattle Reign Women's Soccer League team, becoming the club's all-time leading scorer with two goals in their recent win over Boston Legacy.
Despite Wales' lack of several senior players for their upcoming World Cup play-off semi-final against Albania, Wilkinson has refused Fishlock's offer to come out of retirement. Fishlock, who has declared this will be her last year playing club football, will serve as a coach alongside the team during their matches against Albania on October 9th and 13th.
If Wales manage to defeat Albania, they will face Norway or Romania in a two-legged play-off final in December, with Fishlock potentially guiding the team during these matches.
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