Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta has set the bar sky-high, declaring she is "500% sure" her squad will end their major tournament drought. With a crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium looming at Easter Road on Tuesday, the Australian coach's confidence is unwavering, and she insists her players share an even greater belief. "They believe even more than I do," Andreatta said, noting the team is "501% sure" they will reach either the 2027 World Cup or Euro 2029.
This bold ambition comes at a pivotal moment for women's football in Scotland, which has recently been confirmed as the number one participation sport for girls and women. Andreatta expressed immense pride in this growth, thanking the pioneers who paved the way, but emphasized that the current generation now holds the responsibility to "shape that and move forward with it."
Focusing on the immediate challenge, Andreatta confirmed the squad is in a strong position following an extended and "positive" training camp, with "everyone looking good" for the Belgium clash. Adopting a classic one-game-at-a-time mentality, the Scots are ready to channel their collective belief into performance, aiming to take a decisive step toward making those lofty tournament dreams a reality.
