Wales focus on Albania as Grainger reunion looms
Wales face Albania in the Women's World Cup play-offs this week knowing a challenging reunion with Gemma Grainger may well be the prize on offer.
BBC Sport reports: Wales face Albania in the Women's World Cup play-offs this week knowing a challenging reunion with Gemma Grainger may well be the prize on offer.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Wales, Albania and Gemma Grainger.
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Results and decisions like this can shape standings, selections and the rest of the season for the teams and athletes involved.
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