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Why Porthcawl Feels like Home for Aussie-born Wales midfielder

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Panoorin Ngayon

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Born and raised in Canberra, Laura Hughes says representing Wales was a "no-brainer" after answering the call from Rhian Wilkinson. The Melbourne City defender, who previously represented Australia, is now embracing her Welsh roots through her mother's family in Porthcawl. After making her Wales debut against Switzerland, Hughes returns to the squad determined to make her competitive debut, having overcome a knee injury. From summers spent in Wales to family days on Coney Beach, she says her connection to the country runs deep. "I feel very connected to Porthcawl and Wales... I feel very Welsh." ► Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com//FAWales?sub_... ► X:   / fawales   ► X:   / cymru   ► Facebook:   / fawales   ► Instagram:   / cymru   ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/cymru Web: www.faw.cymru 00:00 - Second Camp 00:42 - Knee Injury 01:00 - Family in Porthcawl 01:43 - Success with Melbourne City in A-League Grand Final 02:14 - Montenegro and Czechia 02:52 - Trip to Podgorica 03:30 - Dreaming of the World Cup 03:47 - ‘I feel very Welsh!’ 04:16 - Rhian Wilkinson’s new contract 04:37 - Playing in front of her Grandfather 05:37 - Australia and Wales 06:21 - Pressure #Wales #WorldCup #Melbourne #Cymru #Football