Jess Fishlock: Wales midfielder to start Euro 2025 play-off as manager ends future talk
“Injuries are part of this game,” Fishlock said.
“This time it was terrible timing, but the Reign and Wales have been working really hard behind the scenes and I have been working really hard on the grass.
“I am ready as ever, as always, to do what I can for this country, as I have done for the last almost 20 years now. I am super-excited tomorrow, I can’t wait.”
Fishlock’s pass saw fellow substitute Ffion Morgan score a late goal in Slovakia to give Wales hope going into their return meeting.
Tuesday’s winners in Cardiff are likely to face the Republic of Ireland – who beat Georgia 6-0 in their first leg – in a play-off final, with the victors heading to Euro 2025.
Wales have never previously qualified for a women’s major tournament.
“We know we have to get to a major tournament but we have to focus on what we are doing right now,” Fishlock said.
“For me personally, anything that is done playing for Wales, always means the most. Whether it be [Slovakia], whether it be my first cap, whether it be in Pinatar, playing for Wales for me just means the most.
“Each game I have always taken as if it was my first and as if it was my last, because you should never take it for granted and I never will.”
