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The Football Association of Wales (FAW) are
delighted to announce the appointment of
Gemma Grainger as the Wales Women's
National Team Manager on a four-year
contract.
Grainger has spent eleven years
working with the England age group setup, as
head coach of teams from the WU15 through
to the WU23 groups.
A UEFA Pro Licence holder, Grainger
has managed more than 90 international
matches and was part of England's coaching
staff for the UEFA Women's EURO 2017
competition, where England reached the
semi finals.
Speaking about her appointment, Grainger said: "I'm proud to become Cymru's
National Team Manager and I can't wait for the challenge ahead. Every part of my career
has been deliberate and thought out to build towards taking a senior team to a major
tournament.
“It's an exciting time for everyone and I'm looking forward to working with staff
and players to fulfil everyone's potential to go to the next level. It's an opportunity for me
and the players to write a new chapter and build on the story of women's football in
Wales."
FAW President Kieran O'Connor added: "I am thrilled to announce Gemma's
appointment as Women's National Team Manager.
“Following a thorough recruitment process, we now look forward to the future
with the Women's National Team, with ambitions for growth and success in the women's
game in Wales."
Head of Women's and Girls Football at the FAW, Lowri Roberts, also welcomed
Grainger's appointment: "We have made good progress across the women's game in
Wales over recent years and with Gemma's appointment and a clear commitment from
the organization to the women's game we are giving the team the best possible chance for
success. Qualification for a major tournament would be the catalyst to step change
growth across the entire female game in Wales - we can't wait to get to work."
Grainger will take charge of Wales for the first time when they face Canada (9th
April) and Denmark (13th April) next month.
Photo - FAW

A 26-player squad has been selected for Gemma Grainger's first matches in charge of
Wales as her side take on Canada and Denmark on Friday 9th and Tuesday 13th April.
With Grainger less than a fortnight into the role, she has relied on coaching staff
involved in February's training camp to select the squad as she looks to prepare her side
against two of the world's top ranked sides.
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