Wales recall injured duo Hughes and Morgan for Nations League games
Wales have recalled long-term injury absentees Elise Hughes and Esther Morgan for their Nations League opening matches against Italy and Sweden.
Rhian Wilkinson's side will begin their preparation for their first major tournament, Euro 2025, with defender Hayley Ladd on the brink of a milestone 100th cap, a feat she will achieve if she plays in either match.
Wales visit Monza on Friday, 21 February to face Italy, before hosting Sweden in Wrexham on Tuesday, 25 February but will do so without midfielder Rachel Rowe, who is injured.
Rowe joins cap centurion Sophie Ingle, who is recovering from knee surgery, on the sidelines.
However, the return of Hughes and Morgan will provide a welcome boost for boss Rhian Wilkinson.
Hughes has been out of action since April after ACL surgery, but made her return for club side Crystal Palace earlier this month.
The lay-off has been even longer for 22-year old defender Morgan, who has been beset by injury issues in recent seasons.
Wilkinson also names Manchester United academy defender Scarlett Hill, 17 in her squad as one of three uncapped players.
Hill has previously been involved in England's youth set-up.
Wales squad
Olivia Clark (Leicester City), Laura O'Sullivan-Jones (Gwalia United), Safia Middleton-Patel (Manchester United), Rhiannon Roberts (Real Betis), Josie Green (Crystal Palace), Charlie Estcourt (DC Power), Hayley Ladd (Everton), Gemma Evans(Liverpool), Mayzee Davies (Manchester City), Lily Woodham (Crystal Palace- On loan from Seattle Reign), Ella Powell (Bristol City), Scarlett Hill (Manchester United), Esther Morgan (Sheffield United), Alice Griffiths (Durham- On loan from Southampton), Angharad James (Seattle Reign), Lois Joel (Newcastle United), Carrie Jones (IFK Norrköping), Ffion Morgan (Bristol City), Jess Fishlock (Seattle Reign), Ceri Holland (Liverpool), Ellen Jones (Sunderland), Kayleigh Barton (Charlton Athletic), Mary McAteer (Sunderland), Mared Griffiths (Manchester United), Hannah Cain (Leicester City), Elise Hughes (Crystal Palace)
