Jess Fishlock has been recalled by Wales for their crunch World Cup qualifying double-header, with manager Gemma Grainger maintaining the US-based veteran will play for her country beyond the tournament. Midfielder Fishlock turns 36 before next summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and was omitted from Wales’ last game in June. That goalless friendly with New Zealand was Wales’ final preparation ahead of qualifiers against Greece and Slovenia which will determine whether Grainger’s side make the World Cup play-offs in October. “It was best management for Jess, not travelling back in June for that game,” Grainger said. But Grainger insists that this World Cup will not mark the end of her international career, whatever happens over the next two months.

Source: The Herald August 25, 2022 06:17 UTC