FORMER defender Loren Dykes will lead Wales Women's Under-17 and Under-19 training camps in Wrexham later this month.

The ex-Bristol City player won 105 caps for Wales, before retiring from playing in February to focus on her coaching career.

The 33-year-old was part of new Wales manager Gemma Grainger's coaching team for games against Canada and Denmark in April.

Dykes, an ex-pupil at Cwmtawe Community School, announced her retirement from playing in February, having been capped 105 times.

She started playing football for local side Pontardawe Town, before representing Llanelli, UWIC, and Cardiff City and Welsh Universities.

She played over 100 games for Bristol City, and is a two-time finalist of the Women's FA Cup, and played in the UEFA Champions League.

“I want to fully focus my energy on my development as a coach, with responsibilities at both club and youth national level," she said.

“Playing for my country has been the greatest honour I could have ever wished for, and it has given me memories that I will cherish for life.

"I now look forward to helping to continue the growth of the game in Wales, and help inspire future players in a coaching capacity.”

Dykes will now take charge as Wales' Under-17s and Under19s begin preparations for the restart of Uefa competitions next season.

She will assisted by Nicola Anderson and Jen Herst for the Under-19s and Nia Davies and Pete Wilson for the Under-17s, with both camps taking place at Wrexham's Colliers Park.

The Under-19 squad includes senior international Maria Francis as well as Bethan Roberts and Bethan McGowan, who have also featured in the senior squad.