Scotland Women’s National Team head coach Shelley Kerr has named a settled squad for the upcoming friendly match against the USA in Paisley.
Injuries to Kim Little and Sophie Howard mean that Kerr makes two changes to the squad that made history by qualifying for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup back in September.
Glasgow City midfielder Hayler Lauder replaces Little in the playing group after enjoying a rich vein of form in recent months, whilst Hibernian’s Joelle Murray takes the place of Howard.
Murray will be joined in the squad by Hibs’ team-mate Jenna Fife.(pictured)
The rest of the squad is unchanged from the historic victory in Shkoder, with Jane Ross – scorer of the goal that will see Scotland take their place amongst the world’s elite next summer – once again included amongst Kerr’s attacking options.
Speaking of her selection, Kerr said: “Our players are excited for what should be a tremendous occasion in Paisley next month, and we’re really looking forward to having them back in camp.
“Whilst we’re disappointed for Kim and Sophie that injury has ruled them out of the match, to have players of the quality of Hayley and Joelle to bring in is a real indication of the strength in depth our squad possesses.
“We’re looking forward to getting out and testing ourselves against the world champions – our road to France starts now, and we’re delighted to be back in front of our supporters.”
Scotland Squad
Goalkeepers
Lee Alexander (Glasgow City)
Jenna Fife (Hibernian)
Shannon Lynn (Vittsjo GIK)
Defenders
Chloe Arthur (Birmingham City)
Jenny Beattie (Manchester City)
Frankie Brown (Bristol City)
Rachel Corsie (Canberra United) *
Joelle Murray (Hibernian)
Emma Mitchell (Arsenal)
Kirsty Smith (Manchester United)
Midfielders
Lizzie Arnot (Manchester United)
Leanne Crichton (Glasgow City)
Hayley Lauder (Glasgow City)
Jo Love (Glasgow City)
Christie Murray (Liverpool)
Caroline Weir (Manchester City)
Forwards
Fiona Brown (FC Rosengård)
Lana Clelland (ACF Fiorentina)
Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea)
Claire Emslie (Manchester City)
Lisa Evans (Arsenal)
Zoe Ness (Durham United)
Jane Ross (West Ham United)
*On loan from Utah Royals
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
