Head coach Melissa Andreatta has been speaking to the media after announcing her Scotland squad for this month’s friendlies against Morocco and Switzerland.

Here are the points:

• This is “the right time” to call up Under-23s defender Georgia Brown for the first time because she brings “an aerial threat, composure and an ability to play”.
• These friendlies present “an opportunity to really look at players, our playing idea and things we think are going to help us for World Cup qualification”.
• The trip to Casablanca “replicates going from the south of Brazil to the north”, something Scotland might need to do should they qualify for the 2027 World Cup, and therefore “exposes everybody to the potential challenges”.
• Following Rachel Corsie’s retirement, Andreatta hasn’t named a new captain and wants to “take time” in making the decision.
• Andreatta wants to “embrace the awesome challenge” of reaching a first major tournament and these friendlies offer “a great opportunity” to prepare.
• She adds “the support of our world-class, passionate supporters, could be the edge” in achieving their dream.