Nations League roundup: Wales suffer thrashing by Italy in Euro 2025 send-off

• Visitors score four first-half goals in Swansea

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Rhian Wilkinson said Wales would not suffer any trauma in Switzerland after being thrashed 4-1 by Italy at their Euro 2025 send-off. Wilkinson endured the largest defeat of her 15-month reign as Italy scored four times in the first half of a Nations League finale in Swansea – the Wales manager calling it a “little bit of capitulation”.

First-half goals from Cristiana Girelli, who struck twice with excellent headers, Elena Linari and Sofia Cantore punished poor Wales defending and secured Italy second place in the group. Jess Fishlock produced some late cheer with a stunning consolation, eight minutes from time, scoring off the underside of the crossbar from 35 yards for her 47th Wales goal.

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