Wales lead their group on goal difference after the Czech Republic, who are expected to be their main rivals for top spot, won their second game 5-1 in Albania.
Wilkinson’s team face the Albanians in back-to-back qualifiers next month before completing the group phase of qualifying with a trip to Montenegro and a potentially decisive home meeting with the Czechs in June.
Assuming they do not end up bottom of the group – which appears inconceivable – Wales will then go into play-offs as they attempt to reach the Women’s World Cup for the first time.
However, the reward for finishing top is a more favourable route to the tournament in Brazil.
Wilkinson says she is “excited about going again” in April given the nature of her team’s performances this week.
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