It had to be her. Wales’s debut at a European Championship has meant a group stage full of new experiences, but it felt fitting that a 38-year‑old Jess Fishlock, double Champions League winner and icon of the women’s game, would register the first Wales goal in a major tournament against France on Wednesday night.

She has started both matches for Wales at Euro 2025, but just months ago defender Esther Morgan thought she was going to have to retire.

The Seattle Reign midfielder is less a player in her home nation and more an irrepressible force of nature, the very reason Wales are in Switzerland in the first place. (In qualifying for the Euros, the 38-year-old was directly involved in nine goals — six goals, three assists — in 10 matches.)

France produced a dominant display to thrash Wales 4-1 and go top of Group D at Euro 2025 on Wednesday, outclassing their opponents who scored their first goal at a major championship.

Wales squad members Kayleigh Barton, Sophie Ingle and Esther Morgan join Carl Roberts, Helen Ward and Nia Jones to look ahead to Wales' final group game against England.

The Athletic went to the town of Aberystwyth in search of a letter which was integral to the creation of Wales' women's national team

Clara Mateo was involved in three goals as France closed in on the Women’s European Championship quarterfinal places with a 4-1 win over Wales.

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