Clark, Holland and Hughes named in Wales squad
Ceri Holland, Olivia Clark, and Laura Hughes have been named in the Wales squad for upcoming Women's World Cup qualifiers. Hayley Ladd will miss the matches due to injury, while Holland returns after a brief absence. Wales currently sits second in their group and aims for victories to secure a favorable playoff position.
- ▪Ceri Holland, Olivia Clark, and Laura Hughes are included in the Wales squad for qualifiers against Montenegro and the Czech Republic.
- ▪Hayley Ladd is absent from the squad due to injury.
- ▪Wales is currently second in their group, needing wins in the final two matches to secure a top position.
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Clark, Holland and Hughes named in Wales squadImage source, FAWImage caption, Olivia Clark (left) will rival Safia Middleton-Patel for a starting place in goal, while Laura Hughes (right) will hope to feature alongside key player Ceri Holland (centre) ByGareth VincentBBC Sport WalesPublished19 minutes agoCeri Holland, Olivia Clark and Laura Hughes have been named in the Wales squad for next month's Women's World Cup qualifiers against Montenegro and the Czech Republic, but Hayley Ladd misses out through injury.The influential Holland withdrew from Wales' April double-header against Albania but is back having returned to action with Liverpool in the closing weeks of the Women's Super League season.Leicester City goalkeeper Clark also featured in the closing stages of the 2025-26 league…
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