Scotland: Rachel Corsie returns as Melissa Andreatta names first squad

Similar to their first stint in League A in 2023, Scotland have struggled in the top tier of the Nations League and have yet to take a point.

To have a chance of preserving their League A status via a play-off, they will need to beat Austria by two goals at Hampden, having lost 1-0 on matchday one at the Josko Arena.

In her first media conference earlier this month, the 46-year-old Andreatta said “anything is possible” with this squad, outlining her ambitions to guide the Scots to a first major tournament since 2019.

After sharing conversations with players who have and have not made this squad, she says she sees “a humble, hard-working group that’s hungry for success”.

“They have an absolute hunger to come back and represent Scotland, to take their performance to another level,” she added.

“It’s in their DNA it seems, because in every conversation I have, the phrase ‘hard work’ gets mentioned.

“I can really sense what they want to achieve and what they’re willing to do in order to achieve their goal and I think that’s the key part here is supporting them to achieve their goal.”