Cyprus Women's Cup squad named

Friday, 24 February 2012

Women's national coach, Anna Signeul, has selected a 21-player squad for the fifth annual Cyprus Women's Cup.

The international tournament, organised by the FAs of Scotland, England and The Netherlands in partnership with Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Erinor Tours, is established as an important event in the women's football calendar.

The Scottish FA thanks Cyprus Airways for their assistance with the tournament travel arrangements.

One notable absentee from this year's squad is record goalscorer Julie Fleeting, who is pregnant with her second child.

Scotland squad:

Gemma Fay - Celtic
Shannon Lynn - Hibernian
Frankie Brown - Hibernian
Rachel Corsie - Glasgow City
Ifeoma Dieke - Unattached
Nicola Docherty - Glasgow City
Emma Fernon - Glasgow City
Rhonda Jones - Celtic
Joanne Love - Glasgow City
Emma Mitchell - Glasgow City
Rachael Small - Forfar Farmington
Lisa Evans - Glasgow City
Hayley Lauder - Aland United
Kim Little - Arsenal
Christie Murray - Glasgow City
Leanne Ross - Glasgow City
Megan Sneddon - Celtic
Jennifer Beattie - Arsenal
Rebecca Dempster - Aberdeen
Suzanne Grant - Celtic
Jane Ross - Glasgow City

Scotland have been drawn in Group B, alongside Canada, Italy and The Netherlands.

Scotland's match schedule:

Canada v Scotland
Tuesday 28 February, kick-off 5.30 pm
GSZ Stadium, Larnaca

Scotland v The Netherlands
Thursday 1 March, kick-off 2.30 pm
GSP Stadium, Nicosia

Italy v Scotland
Sunday 4 March, kick-off 2.30 pm
GSZ Stadium, Larnaca

Finals Day
Tuesday 6 March
 

For further information on the tournament, visit the official website at www.cypruswomenscup.com