‘Proud' Jess Fishlock keen to look at the positives after Wales defeat
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— Wales 🏴 (@Cymru) July 9, 2025
When informed of her age record, she said on ITV1: 'I guess I'll take that as a compliment.
'But I couldn't get these accolades without my entire team behind me.
'I'm very grateful, and maybe after the tournament, I'll let that sink in a little bit.'
Despite the heavy scoreline, which saw Clara Mateo, Kadidiatou Diani, Amel Majri and Grace Geyoro put France a point away from the knockout stages, Wales competed for large parts of the game in St Gallen.
Fishlock added: 'I am extremely proud of these girls. I think there were moments and for most of the game we were in it, we were kind of doing exactly what we were expecting to do.
'And I think the biggest learning from us in this entire tournament so far is the little moments we just have to be a little bit better at.
🏴 The latest milestone in Jess Fishlock's illustrious career 👏#WEURO2025 pic.twitter.com/REyIotJM4x
— UEFA Women's EURO 2025 (@WEURO2025) July 9, 2025
'But we're so close. I'm so proud of this group.'
Boss Rhian Wilkinson was enthused by her side's display.
'I've never been prouder,' she said. 'I think this team, they just keep surprising me, and the courage and bravery to play.
'These are the fine margins we've got to learn. There's a fitness level and there's a detail level, but to be that courageous to show up against one of the best teams in the world, I truly believe France is easily top three, and to score a first goal, is amazing. I'm very proud.'
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