Rhian Wilkinson emphasizes that Wales must remain vigilant despite holding a 1-0 advantage going into their World Cup play-off semi-final second leg against Albania on Tuesday. With a chance to secure their longest unbeaten streak of 10 games, Wilkinson's side aims to advance closer to their first World Cup.

Despite their favorites' status after a narrow first-leg victory, Wilkinson cautions against complacency, recalling her team “got away with one” in Shkoder last Friday. She recognizes the potential of the Albanian team, stating,

"That Albanian team are right on the edge of something special because they really fight for everything."

Wilkinson draws on the memories of experienced Welsh players who faced similar situations in the past, highlighting the importance of effort and pride in achieving success.

Key points include:

• Wales previously defeated Albania 4-0 in the group phase of qualifying in April, but only managed a 1-0 win in their last encounter.
• Currently ranked 31st in the world, Wales sits 37 places above Albania.
• Wilkinson stresses the need to match Albania’s intensity:

"It will be a tough game. Expect to be crawling off the field exhausted if you want to be successful."

The victory in Albania last week equaled the record of nine games without defeat set between November 2013 and August 2014. While unaware of the potential for a landmark tenth unbeaten game, Wilkinson focuses on the team’s commitment:

"This is about the team showing up for each other and delivering to a standard we can be proud of."

Win or lose, she affirms her support for the team, recognizing their special bond with the fans.