Caroline Weir has been named Scotland captain on an official basis before the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg.
The Real Madrid star missed Scotland’s 3-2 friendly win against China in December, but led out her country in the six matches that preceded it and now takes on the role full-time alongside vice-captain Erin Cuthbert.
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Previous skipper Rachel Corsie retired in June after living in “chronic knee pain”.
Scotland play away in Luxembourg on 3 March before the return fixture four days later.
“I’m honoured and delighted to be named captain of the Scotland Women’s National Team,” Weir said. “It’s such a proud moment for me and my family.
“Every opportunity to represent Scotland is a privilege and to do so as captain is even more special and a responsibility that I’m excited to embrace.
“I’m fortunate to be surrounded by so many natural leaders within this squad and to have learned from those who have gone before me.
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“It’s an exciting time for us as we start the qualification journey to Brazil 2027, with a passionate, hard-working and talented group of players.”
Liverpool’s Martha Thomas – on loan from Tottenham – misses out on Melissa Andreatta’s squad for March’s double-header despite scoring in Sunday’s 4-1 Women’s Super League win over Aston Villa, while there is also no spot for Rangers Leah Eddie, who recently returned from injury.
Hibernian forward Kathleen McGovern is selected after making her first start since November on Sunday, getting on the scoresheet in a 2-0 SWPL victory over Motherwell.
Charlton defender Charlotte Newsham, whose previous call-up came as an injury replacement, is also in the squad and could win her first cap.
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