Wilkinson reveals Wales plane was hit by lightning

The Wales women's national football team's plane was struck by lightning on its journey to Montenegro for a World Cup qualifier, head coach Rhian Wilkinson revealed this week. Wilkinson stated that the team is "happy to be at home" for their upcoming qualifier against the Czech Republic on Tuesday, implying the incident caused a disruption or concern. The specific date of the lightning strike and the exact impact on the team's travel plans were not detailed, but the revelation comes ahead of a crucial match. The team is preparing to face the Czech Republic at home, a fixture that holds significance for their World Cup qualification campaign. Wilkinson's comments highlight an unusual and potentially hazardous event that the team experienced during their international travel.