Rachel Rowe: Wales ‘excited’ for Nations League start to mend World Cup heartbreak

Rowe was one of several Welsh players to change clubs over the summer, with Rhiannon Roberts switching from Liverpool to Spain’s Real Betis and Carrie Jones moving from Manchester United to newly promoted Bristol City.

Rowe’s move from Reading, where she spent eight years, to Rangers is a move she is really “enjoying” and offering the challenge of increased leadership responsibilities.

“It’s different, but I’ve settled in really well, it’s a great environment,” said Rowe of her Scotland move.

“Changing clubs after being somewhere for so long, I didn’t know what to expect but I’m definitely happy with the decision I made and the people who have integrated me into the group up there.

“Reading is all I’ve known for the last eight years, but it was definitely time for a change, to challenge myself with different things, off the field things.

“More leadership roles and how I can develop as a player, not just in my playing ability, it’s been a different challenge and there are a lot of things I can improve on and I think I can get that out there.”

For Wales, Rowe has become accustomed to playing at left-back, a position she frequently inhabited for Reading also despite being right-footed. However, her only appearance so far for Rangers saw her line up as an attacking midfielder.

Rowe showcased her attacking prowess for Wales as a left winger against Portugal in April, earning Wales a creditable draw with a sumptuous dipping volley which kissed the inside of the post on the way in.

“You play whatever position you’re suited to within the group to make it the strongest team. If that’s me playing left-back or goalkeeper, it’s something you’re willing to do when you come into the national squad,” said Rowe.

“I am more of a forward-thinking player, I’ve played my whole career there. I had a stint with Reading at left-back and I’m prepared to do a job wherever, but my preferred position where I think I can express myself as a player is higher up.”