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Trailblazing Wales can't quash the quality of Dutch stars

Passionate fans turned Lucerne red and orange as Wales were defeated 3-0 by the Netherlands in their Euros debut

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Angharad James-Turner of Wales showing passion during their meeting with the Netherlands at Luzern Arena | Credit: Aitor Alcalde – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

It wasn’t to be a fairytale start to tournament life for Wales, as they were defeated 3-0 by The Netherlands in their opening game of Euro 2025.

A passionate rendition of “Hen Wald fy Nhadau” provi…

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Welsh football writer covering the national team, as well as the domestic leagues.
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