An encouraging display away to European Champions the Lionesses has Tartan Army fans in a positive mood heading into tonight's crunch Nations League clash with Belgium.
Four wins from their last five games saw Spanish head coach Pedro Martinez Losa rewarded with a contract extension that will see him remain at the helm until at least 2027- a move that has been strongly backed by Scotland’s players.
Over 40,000 fans packed out the Stadium Of Light on Friday and the women’s national team will be hoping for a strong crowd at Hampden after their recent excellent form as they face Belgium.
Manchester United winger Emma Watson has been forced out of the squad with an injury she picked up in training last week and her former Rangers team mate Kirsty Howat has received her first international call up after a strong start to the Scottish Women’s Premier League campaign. Will she be given a shock starting berth?
We predict which starting XI Scotland will go with as they look to topple Belgium.
9. RW - Claire Emslie
The vice captain grabbed an assist on Friday and always looked a threat, so will start on Tuesday. | SNS Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
10. LW - Kirsty Hanson
Scotland’s best player - and the goal scorer - in their clash against the Lionesses, she will start the game without a shadow of a doubt. | Getty Images
11. CF - Martha Thomas
The Tottenham Hotspur forward was tireless in her performance against England and - injury permitting - will be tasked with grabbing the goals for Scotland on Tuesday night. | SNS Group Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group