Wales 'grateful' to have Fishlock on board

Carrie Jones says Wales' players are grateful to have Jess Fishlock in the dressing room as they head into their Women's World Cup qualifying campaign.

27 Feb, 16:40 — 27 Feb, 16:40

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Jess Fishlock is a veteran and highly influential player for the Wales women's national football team. As the team begins a new Women's World Cup qualifying campaign, her presence in the dressing room, even if not on the pitch, is seen as crucial for leadership, experience, and team morale. This underscores the importance of veteran players' off-field contributions to a squad's cohesion and preparation for major international competitions.

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WalesNational football team Jess FishlockWelsh footballer Carrie JonesWelsh footballer Women's World CupMajor football tournament

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First report: BBC · 27 Feb, 16:40|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

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