Wales boss Wilkinson signs contract extension

Wales boss Wilkinson signs contract extension Image source, FAWImage caption, Rhian Wilkinson's Wales are unbeaten in their past six gamesByGareth VincentBBC Sport WalesPublished1 minute agoWales head coach Rhian Wilkinson has signed a two-year contract extension which will keep her in the role until 2029.Wilkinson's previous deal was due to expire after next year's Women's World Cup, but she will now be at the helm for the 2027 Nations League campaign and qualifying for Euro 2029.The 44-year-old, who was appointed in 2024, led Wales to the 2025 European Championship, the first women's major tournament in the nation's history.Wilkinson's team have also made a promising start to their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign, with Wales sitting second in their group on goal difference with two games remaining."I'm very excited to take this team further on its journey," Wilkinson said."We have a special group of players that deserve to be in major tournaments, as well as future stars that will be at a key moment in their development over the next few years."Wilkinson added that she was excited by the prospect of Wales developing "even further over the next few years" as she thanked the Football Association of Wales (FAW) for giving her the chance to "continue my work".Having been named successor to Gemma Grainger in February 2024, former Canada international Wilkinson steered Wales to Euro 2025 courtesy of a memorable play-off final triumph against the Republic of Ireland.Lessons to be learned as Wales chase top spot Published19 AprilWales midfielder Griffiths quits professional game at 25Published11 MayWales then suffered three group stage defeats at the tournament, which was part of a painful 12-game winless streak last year.But having ended that run by beating Switzerland in a friendly last December, Wales have taken 10 points from their first four World Cup qualifiers.They complete the group...