Scotland Women name impressive squad as returning stars lift World Cup qualifying hopes

Scotland Women have named their squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers, which will see them play a double-header against Israel.

On Wednesday, manager Melissa Andreatta confirmed who would be playing a part as the Scots look to continue their fine run of form. Two draws with Belgium last time out saw her side end the international break topping Group B4 on goal difference, and they take that advantage going into the next two fixtures.

Between the sticks, Eartha Cummings, Lee Gibson, and Sandy MacIver have all been included.

At the back, Georgia Brown, Jenna Clark, Nicola Docherty, Leah Eddie, Sophie Howard, Emma Lawton, Rachel McLauchlan, Amy Muir, and Kenzie Weir have been called up.

In the middle of the park, Chelsea Cornet, Erin Cuthbert, Christy Grimshaw, Kirsty Maclean, Miri Taylor and Caroline Weir will represent their country.

Up front, Eilidh Adams, Claire Emslie, Lauren Davidson, Freya Gregory, Kirsty Hanson, Kirsty Howat, and Kathleen McGovern have been selected by the manager.

Emslie makes her return to the squad for the first time since April 2025. She was out for some time as she gave birth to her first child, and is coming back to international football just five months after the fact.

Grimshaw receives her first call-up in two years, with the AC Milan captain not having featured under the current manager.

One player who missed out on the squad is Rangers youngster Mia McAulay. She has been good for the Gers this season and is unlucky not to play a part. She certainly has a future in the side, and hopefully, we’ll see more of her in the senior team sooner rather than later.