Rhian Wilkinson has issued a clear message for her Wales side as they navigate a tight Women's World Cup qualifying group: focus on the task at hand. Following a commanding 4-0 victory over Albania in Wrexham, the head coach emphasized that her team must "take care of our own business" before looking ahead to what could be a decisive final group match against the Czech Republic in June.

The win against Albania was a statement, but it wasn't enough to keep Wales atop Group B1. The Czech Republic's own victory saw them leapfrog into first place on away goals, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. With both teams locked on seven points and identical records at the halfway stage, their head-to-head clash in Cardiff on June 9th is shaping up to be the ultimate decider for the top spot.

Wilkinson, however, is keeping her squad's eyes firmly on the immediate future. "It's not about their scores," she stated after the Albania match. "When you force things, that's not how good football occurs. So we take care of our own business." This disciplined approach will be tested in their upcoming fixtures, starting with a return match against Albania this Saturday, followed by a trip to Montenegro in June.

While the path to the 2023 World Cup is complex for League B nations like Wales, finishing first in the group is crucial. It provides a significantly more favorable route through the subsequent play-offs. Wilkinson acknowledges the looming showdown with the Czechs but remains respectful of every opponent. "I think Montenegro and Albania will want to have something to say about that," she noted, underlining the unpredictable nature of qualifying campaigns.

For now, the Welsh squad's philosophy is simple: control what you can control. The business of securing maximum points from their next two matches comes first. If they succeed, they will set the stage for a monumental, winner-takes-all finale in Cardiff this summer, where their World Cup dreams could be realized.