Real Madrid’s Weir made Scotland captain full-time

Caroline Weir has been named Scotland captain on an official basis before the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg.

The Real Madrid midfielder 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.

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.

“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.

Goalkeepers: Eartha Cumings (Manchester City), Lee Gibson (Glasgow City), Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit).

Defenders: Georgia Brown (SC Jacksonville), Jenna Clark (Liverpool), Nicola Docherty (Rangers), Sophie Howard (FC Como), Emma Lawton (Celtic), Rachel McLauchlan (Brighton and Hove Albion), Amy Muir (Glasgow City), Charlotte Newsham (Charlton).

Midfielders: Chelsea Cornet (Birmingham City), Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea), Kirsty Maclean (Liverpool), Maria McAneny (Celtic), Miri Taylor (Aston Villa), Caroline Weir (Real Madrid).