Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson reveals unusual plan to relieve team stress before massive EURO 2025 play-off against Ireland [Video]

WALES boss Rhian Wilkinson revealed her side enjoyed a Christmas turkey on Saturday – but is confident they can break their tournament duck.

The Welsh have never qualified for a major tournament in women’s football but have their best chance ever this evening as they take on Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

2 December 2024; Charlie Estcourt, left, and Ceri Holland during a Wales women training session at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

2 December 2024; Manager Rhian Wilkinson, right, and captain Angharad James-Turner during a Wales women press conference at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

And Wilkinson revealed they took their mind off tonight’s game by having an early Christmas following Friday’s 1-1 first leg draw in Cardiff.

She said: “We had a great day. Obviously the day after a game, everyone is tired, one of those late nights, nobody can sleep.

“So we just had a slow …