Scotland coach Anna Signeul names squad to face Euro hosts Netherlands
Friday 14 October 2016 14:56, UK
Scotland Women head coach Anna Signeul has named her squad for next week's match against the Netherlands at Livingston.
Fresh from securing their place at next year's European Championships, Signeul's side will take on the 2017 hosts in the Vauxhall International Challenge at the Tony Macaroni Arena on Thursday, October 20 (7pm).
In-form midfielder Erin Cuthbert has been called up after captaining the U19s in their qualifying matches, where she scored five goals in an 11-0 win over Albania, and there is also a place in the party for Ifeoma Dieke who returns after suffering an injury before the last game against Iceland.
Signeul said: "We're still on a high from qualification for the Euros and everyone is looking forward to preparing as best as possible for next summer.
"We know the Netherlands well and they are physical, very technical and have some brilliant players such as Vivianne Miedema who plays for Bayern Munich with Lisa (Evans).
"It's nice to have Erin Cuthbert back involved in the squad as she has a great footballing brain and technique for a young player. She had a great debut against Belarus earlier this year and we're looking forward to seeing her continue to develop in the 'A' squad.
"We're also happy that Frankie Brown is back after a long time out through injury. With Holland hosting the Euros they'll be determined to prepare well too so it's be a good challenge for us."
Scotland squad:
Goalkeepers: Gemma Fay (Glasgow City FC), Shannon Lynn (Vittsjo GIK)
Defenders: Jennifer Beattie (Manchester City), Frankie Brown (Bristol City), Ifeoma Dieke (Vittsjo GIK), Nicola Docherty (Glasgow City), Emma Mitchell (Arsenal), Joelle Murray (Hibernian), Kirsty Smith (Hibernian)
Midfielders: Leanne Crichton (Notts County), Erin Cuthbert (Glasgow City), Lisa Evans (Bayern Munich), Hayley Lauder (Glasgow City), Joanne Love (Glasgow City), Christie Murray (Doncaster Rovers Belles), Leanne Ross (Glasgow City), Caroline Weir (Liverpool)
Forwards: Lizzie Arnot (Hibernian), Fiona Brown (Glasgow City), Lana Clelland (UPC Tavagnacco), Zoe Ness (Mallbackens IF), Jane Ross (Manchester City)
