Wales team announced for Women's Euros match v Netherlands
This is despite Wales being considered the lowest ranked team in the competition.
At her pre-match press conference, Wilkinson said: 'This is a wonderful team, great people, fantastic footballers, and we're going to be tested against some of the best in the world.'
She added: 'That's what we've been wanting. To showcase Wales as a country, this team and their talent.
'This is the first generation of Welsh player that is completely professionalised. That is something that changes the game at home in Wales, and that's what I'm excited about. This team gets to be the face of a watershed moment back home.
'To be able to stand next to them when they do that is one of the honours of my career. This team is ready, fit and excited.'
Here's what we know about the team facing the Netherlands tonight.
Wales' starting XI against the Netherlands in Women's Euros 2025
Rhian Wilkinson has chosen the following 11 players to start the match against the Netherlands this evening:
1 - Olivia Clark
2 - Lily Woodham
3 - Gemma Evans
5 - Rhiannon Roberts
6 - Josie Green
7 - Ceri Holland
8 - Angharad James
10 - Jess Fishlock
11 - Hannah Cain
14 - Hayley Ladd
18 - Esther Morgan
The subs who could be called upon are:
S. Middleton-Patel
P. Soper
S. Ingle
K. Barton
R. Rowe
E. Hughes
C. Estcourt
L. Joel
E. Powell
C. Jones
A. Griffiths
FF. Morgan
How to watch Wales v the Netherlands in Women's Euros tonight
If you'd like to watch the first Wales match in the tournament, here's how you can tune in tonight.
The match kicks off at 5pm but coverage begins at 4.15pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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When is Wales' next Women's Euros game?
Wales will play their second match against France on Wednesday, July 9 at 8pm UK time.
Both Wales and England will face each other in the final Group D game in the city of St Gallen.
The match between the two nations is on Sunday, July 13, with kick-off at 8pm in the UK.
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