Rhian Wilkinson hopes early Christmas celebrations can provide Euro 2025 gift

Wales come to Dublin on Tuesday with the tie in the balance. 

Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson saw her side draw 1-1 against the Republic of Ireland in the first leg of their Euro 2025 play-off final (David Davies/PA)

Rhian Wilkinson’s Wales squad will celebrate Christmas early before aiming to unwrap the perfect present – qualifying for Euro 2025.

Honours were even between Wales and the Republic of Ireland in the first leg of their Euro play-off final on Friday as Olivia Clark’s own goal cancelled out Lily Woodham’s fine strike for the hosts.