Mukandi and daughter make Scotland squad a happy family

“She actually thinks she’s getting a rest here and I think, ‘Oh my God, I’m exhausted watching you!'”

Erin Cuthbert isn’t the only one amazed by Scotland team-mate Emma Mukandi’s approach to international football.

While there is excitement among players at linking up with the national team, few would say they see it as a time for downtime. It’s high intensity, high standards and high pressure.

The norm for mother Mukandi.

Since giving birth to baby Innes nearly three years ago, Mukandi – fully supported by the Scotland national team – brings her little girl to camp, and this time in Budapest is no different.

Many were, rightly, buzzing at the return of the wonderful Caroline Weir, but reuniting with Innes has everyone beaming.

“Having a baby in the camp, it’s just total fun,” Cuthbert said, previewing tonight’s play-off semi-final first leg against Hungary.

“It keeps everything light-hearted. When you’ve got Innes there, no matter if you’ve had a good or a bad day, she’s always there to pick you up.

“Mitch [Emma Mukandi] is a great mother, you see the work that she does behind the scenes. It’s remarkable what she does, honestly.”