Wales plans to establish women's under-23 team to enhance development

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is considering the introduction of a women's under-23 team to close the gap in the current international football structure. Currently, players transition directly from under-19s to the senior team, which has drawn criticism due to the significant developmental void. The FAW aims to identify talent more effectively and hopes to graduate two players annually into the women's national team. A training camp for the new team is scheduled at FAW headquarters in Hensol, set to overlap with the senior team's camp in October to facilitate collaboration. A review will follow the international window to assess the initiative's progress.

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