Summary

  • Wales preparing for first major women's tournament in their history after beating Republic of Ireland in play-offs last December

  • Head coach Rhian Wilkinson has named her 23-player squad at the summit of Yr Wyddfa, which was previously known as Snowdon

  • Former captain Sophie Ingle is included having not played since sustaining an ACL injury in September

  • Wales to face the Netherlands, France and England at tournament in Switzerland

  1. Postpublished at 07:51 British Summer Time

    Rhian Wilkinson climbing Yr WyddfaImage source, FAW

    What we don't know for sure just yet is how Rhian Wilkinson is getting to the top of Yr Wyddfa.

    As you can see from a couple of our pictures, the Wales head coach went up the mountain a few weeks ago - and apparently she climbed it that day.

    But you would think the train might be the easier option this morning.

    More on her choice of transport as and when we get it...

  2. Taking the trainpublished at 07:46 British Summer Time

    Chris Wathan
    BBC Sport Wales at Yr Wyddfa

    The Snowdon Mountain Railway trainImage source, FAW

    A very good morning from a sunny Llanberis.

    A few years back, Wales announced their squad for the men’s 2022 World Cup from a miners' hall in the Rhondda hometown of then boss Rob Page.

    They’ve gone for a much bigger venue for their first women’s major finals.

    The peak of Yr Wyddfa is just hidden away from us to the north but the green foothills point the way to Wales’ highest point, where the views should be spectacular on a day like this.

    Thankfully, the Football Association of Wales isn’t making the assembled media climb to the summit for the big reveal.

    We’ll be boarding the Snowdown Mountain Railway for the near five-mile journey to the top, where the 23-player squad will be announced.

  3. Why a mountain?published at 07:43 British Summer Time

    A Welsh bucket hat at the top of Yr WyddfaImage source, FAW

    Why are Wales naming their squad on a mountain, I hear you ask.

    Well, the Football Association of Wales tell us the idea aligns with the team’s internal messaging throughout the qualifying campaign, in which reaching the summit of Yr Wyddfa was used as analogy for qualifying for a first major tournament.

    On top of that, the idea fits the bill when it comes to Uefa’s slogan for the tournament, which is 'the summit of emotions'.

  4. Scaling the heights - and climbing a mountainpublished at 07:38 British Summer Time

    Rhian Wilkinson at the summit of Yr WyddfaImage source, FAW

    Rhian Wilkinson's press conferences are usually held in a hotel lounge or media room in the bowels of a stadium.

    But it is a different story this morning.

    Wales scaled new heights by reaching Euro 2025 - and Wilkinson is climbing a mountain to announce her squad for the tournament.

    The 23 players who make the cut will be named from the top of Yr Wyddfa - previously known as Snowdon, Wales' highest summit.

    "Being able to announce our first ever major tournament squad on Wales' summit will be a truly special occasion," Wilkinson explained.

    "The area is very close to my heart having visited regularly with my family during my time growing up in Wales."

  5. What's the plan this morning?published at 07:33 British Summer Time

    Rhian Wilkinson speaks to the mediaImage source, FAW

    The timing of these things can be a little unpredictable, but Wales' squad for the European Championship is due to be unveiled at 09:00 BST.

    Rhian Wilkinson's press conference will follow - and you can watch it right here with us.

    We will have updates from Yr Wyddfa throughout the morning.

  6. Good morning!published at 07:30 British Summer Time

    Wales players celebrate qualifying for Euro 2025Image source, FAW

    Hello and welcome to another special day in the history of Welsh women's football.

    Today is the day that head coach Rhian Wilkinson names her squad for Euro 2025, the first women's major tournament in Wales' history.

    We will bring you all the build-up as Wales fans wait to see who will fly the flag in Switzerland this summer - and reaction as the players are announced.

    So stay with us for what should be an interesting morning.