Wilkinson’s side had been defensively impressive for most of their League A campaign, but before a summer in which they will face the Netherlands, France and England in their Euro 2025 group, the former Canada international said Wales were shown what happens when you “tune out”.
“Italy punished us for every mistake and we have to react faster,” Wilkinson said, who included herself and her coaching staff in accepting they needed to learn lessons.
“Hard moments are coming; this is a hard thing we’re about do, the Euros are going to be very difficult.
“We’re going to have to be at our best and what we have learned is any mistake will be punished.”
Wales rallied after the interval to give Wilkinson belief there will be no scarring heading towards Switzerland.
She added: “I told the players at the end we can’t say this was a good performance and what happened to us wasn’t good.
“But you do get to choose how you react to adversity. Good teams turn into great teams with how you react. How we finished is something I can be happy and proud of.”
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