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Sophie Ingle Named in Wales’ First Women’s Euros Squad Despite ACL Layoff

Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson has credited Chelsea’s medical team for advancing Ingle’s recovery

Soccer Football - Women's Euro 2025 Qualifier - Wales v Kosova - Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, Wales, Britain - July 16, 2024 Wales' Sophie Ingle in action with Kosovo's Lumbardha Misini Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ingle has not played since damaging her anterior cruciate ligament for Chelsea in September but continued her rehabilitation at the Women’s Super League champions after leaving the club
  • Wilkinson highlighted that access to Chelsea’s ‘four-cornered’ medical staffing gave Wales confidence in managing Ingle’s return for next month’s tournament
  • The 33-year-old midfielder, capped 141 times and captain for 83 matches, joins a 23-player roster led by skipper Angharad James and featuring veteran Jess Fishlock
  • Aston Villa goalkeeper Soffia Kelly, Manchester City defender Mayzee Davies, Bristol City forward Tianna Teisar and Manchester United striker Mared Griffiths were omitted from the squad, with Davies also out long-term after an ACL rupture
  • Wales will make their Euros debut in Lucerne on July 5 against the Netherlands and then face France on July 9 before taking on reigning champions England on July 13 in St Gallen