Scotland ‘beyond ready’ for major tournament – Jen Beattie

Former Scotland defender Jen Beattie says Pedro Martinez Losa’s side are “beyond ready” for a major tournament.

The 5-0 aggregate win over Hungary secured a place in the Euro 2025 play-off final against Finland next month.

Victory in that two-legged tie would book Scotland’s spot in Switzerland next summer, ensuring their first appearance at a major tournament since the 2019 World Cup.

Beattie, who retired from Scotland duty last year after 143 cap, told the BBC’s Football Daily podcast: “I was really quietly confident about these two games [against Hungary].

“I was going into them thinking there is no way we’re not going to get to the play-off finals.

“But to see the goals and the finishing from so many players, that was really awesome.

“It was an unbelievable performance from Scotland. I hope they have come away from it with a lot of confidence going into the final against Finland because we know how much of a tough side they are.

“Five goals and a clean sheet across two games is a brilliant place to be in.

“I know how much making a major tournament means to the players. They seem in a place now where they are beyond ready for it.”