The group of players is similar to the one that was selected for two matches against Denmark in Cyprus last month where Scotland drew on both occasions.

Joelle Murray was forced to pull out of those two matches but the Hibernian captain is named this time around.

Gemma Fay picked up an injury in the first Denmark game and is not included in the squad while she fights back to full fitness.

24-year-old uncapped goalkeeper Lee Alexander is included fresh from returning to Glasgow City from Swedish side Mallbackens.

Jane Ross notched in the first game against Denmark, taking her goal tally to 47 from 98 caps.

Arsenal left-back Emma Mitchell is also approaching the half-century landmark. Scotland Women's A squad

Goalkeepers Shannon Lynn (Vittsjo GIK) 19 caps Lee Alexander (Glasgow City) 0 caps Defenders Jennifer Beattie (Manchester City) 104 caps Frankie Brown (Bristol City) 79 caps Rachel Corsie (Seattle Reign) 87 caps Ifeoma Dieke (Vittsjo GIK) 114 caps Emma Mitchell (Arsenal) 49 caps Joelle Murray (Hibernian) 38 caps Midfielders Leanne Crichton (Notts County) 44 caps Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea) 4 caps Lisa Evans (FC Bayern München) 53 caps Hayley Lauder (Glasgow City) 80 caps Kim Little (Arsenal) 119 caps Joanne Love (Glasgow City) 173 caps Christie Murray (Doncaster Rovers Belles) 42 caps Leanne Ross (Glasgow City) 126 caps Caroline Weir (Liverpool) 31 caps Forwards Lizzie Arnot (Hibernian) 8 caps Fiona Brown (Eskilstuna United) 11 caps Lana Clelland (UPC Tavagnacco) 12 caps Jane Ross (Manchester City) 98 caps

Cyprus Cup 2017 fixture schedule

Scotland v New Zealand, Group B Wednesday 1 March 2017, kick-off 2.30pm (12.30pm UK time)

Scotland v Korea Republic, Group B Friday 3 March 2017, kick-off 5.30pm (3.30pm UK time)

Scotland v Austria, Group B Monday 6 March 2017, kick-off 5.30pm (3.30pm UK time)

Placing match Wednesday 8 March 2017, kick-off TBC