'Generational player' Fishlock still has the world at her feet – Wilkinson

WALES head coach Rhian Wilkinson has paid tribute to “generational player” Jess Fishlock and says the midfield great can take her life in any direction she wants after international retirement.

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Fishlock, 38, will call time on her record-breaking international career when Wales host Australia in a friendly match at Cardiff City Stadium next Saturday.

Wales’ all-time leading cap holder and goalscorer (pictured) will continue to play for club side Seattle Reign, though she has already made plans for her post-playing days.

Fishlock has completed some coaching qualifications and, having been awarded an MBE for services to women’s football and the LGBT community, she has previously suggested she could pursue a career in politics.

“The world is her oyster,” said Wilkinson. “Who am I to say anything to what Jess wants to do?

“I think that is one of the scary moments at the end of this footballing career, when the world is in front of you and it's something I wouldn’t want to pigeonhole.”

Wilkinson does have one peice of advice for Fishlock - take her time over her next step.

“Whatever she does, I'm sure she'll do incredibly well with it. She is a generational player who has given everything for her country.