‘Outstanding’ Scotland ready for Finland test

Scotland forward Kirsty Hanson says the current squad is the best she’s ever played with as they prepare for a huge double header against Finland.

The Villa striker has stressed the Scots have the talent within their ranks to qualify for Euro 2025.

In order to do that, they need to beat Finland in a two-legged play-off the first match of which is at Easter Road on Friday night.

“The amount of goals we have scored and clean sheets we’ve had – that is in the past now,” Hanson said.

“We need to focus on what’s coming.

“No matter what role you play the amount of talent we have in the squad and even those not in the squad it shows just how far we have come.

“We have a lot of young outstanding players and a lot of experience as well. You can tell whoever plays is going to do their job. It’s an exciting team to be a part of at the moment.

“Everyone is from different leagues but even the Scottish league is getting better. You can see that from the number of players we have in the squad and how amazing they are doing.

“We all have different experiences and that’s good to bring to the squad. Everyone has their own way of dealing with pressure and we are all in a really good place.”