Gemma Evans: Defender may win fiftieth Wales cap at Pinatar Cup

Wales defender Gemma Evans may win her fiftieth cap after being named in Gemma Grainger’s squad for the Pinatar Cup later this month.

Wales boss Grainger has chosen 27 gamers for the pleasant match.

Wales’ most capped participant Jess Fishlock is included, as is all-time report scorer Helen Ward, however Ffion Morgan misses out by means of harm.

Defender Evans will win her landmark fiftieth cap if she performs twice in Wales’ three matches, with Grainger’s facet going through the Philippines (Wednesday, 15 February at 19:30 GMT), Iceland (Saturday, 18 February at 19:30 GMT) and Scotland (Tuesday, 21 February at 14:05 GMT).

Sheffield United goalkeeper Bethan Davies has acquired a primary call-up whereas Bristol Metropolis duo Alice Griffiths and Ella Powell are recalled.

Davies will be part of the squad in the course of the match when fellow goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel, who lately signed a brand new take care of Manchester United, will hyperlink up with Wales Beneath-19s for a match in Portugal.

The recall of Leicester midfielder Cain is critical for Grainger, who recently signed a new deal as Wales boss, as she appears to construct on Wales reaching a World Cup qualifying play-off ultimate for the primary time.

Cain was given a primary Wales cap by Grainger, having switched her allegiance from England, the place she performed underneath her now Wales boss for England’s under-17s, 19s and 21s.

Esther Morgan additionally returns after harm, with Ffion Morgan Wales’ solely health absentee.

Wales centurion (100 appearances) Natasha Harding is out for the remainder of the season with harm, however she isn’t being thought of for worldwide choice for private causes.

Wales: Laura O’Sullivan, Olivia Clark, Safia Middleton-Patel, Bethan Davies, Rhiannon Roberts, Charlie Escourt, Hayley Ladd, Josie Inexperienced, Gemma Evans, Lily Woodham, Esther Morgan, Sophie Ingle, Anna Filbey, Angharad James, Jess Fishlock, Ceri Holland, Megan Wynne, Kayleigh Inexperienced, Helen Ward, Elise Hughes, Georgia Walters, Carrie Jones, Hannah Cain, Rachel Rowe, Ella Powell, Alice Griffiths, Maria Francis-Jones.