Lauren Roberts, a Sports Scholarship student in Physical Education, was called up to the senior team having received the ‘Goalkeeper of the Tournament’ award at the European Under-21s Championship.
Lauren recovered from a serious knee injury – which sidelined her for most of last season – to represent Wales.
Reflecting on her first cap, Lauren said: “It was an unforgettable moment. Going into the competition I was excited about the experience of being at a senior competition, but wasn’t expecting to play due to having limited experience in a senior environment.
“Having the opportunity to go on in the last quarter of the game against Turkey is a moment I’ll never forget. The girls and management team have been so supportive during my development and transition into the senior setup.”
Lauren hopes the match against Turkey will be the first of many, with international training commencing again at the end of September.
She said: “I am keen to gain more exposure in senior competitions and develop my game understanding for this higher level. In addition to this, I will focus also on my chances to play for Wales under-23s. I hope my ability and attitude will allow me to continue being invited to senior camps, gaining valuable knowledge and experience.”