International Friendly
Netherlands v Scotland
Friday, 2 September (7pm)
MAC3PARK Stadion, Zwolle

Scotland will warm up for their final FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands with Friday's friendly against the Netherlands.

Pedro Martinez Losa has been putting the squad through their paces, with everyone involved focused on being in the best possible condition for the final two tests before the all-important play-offs.

Team news

Pedro has a full squad to choose from, with the group boosted by the return of Emma Mitchell, Fiona Brown and Rachel McLauchlan 

Pre-match thoughts

We caught up with Claire Emslie to get her thoughts on a competitive friendly against top-class opposition, on the back of a fine start to life with Angel City in America.

Claire, we all know the importance of the final game against the Faroes and the knock-on impact it might have on our play-off position. Is this a good test to warm up for that?

It's exactly what we need and would want. The chance to play against a highly-ranked team to see where we are as a group. We know if we're to qualify for the World Cup then the chances are we'll have to overcome a really good team in the play-offs, so everyone's prepared as thoroughly as we could do for this one so we're sharp heading to the Faroes. It's down as a friendly but we want to give a good account of ourselves.

You were part of the squad who made history at the last World Cup. What would it mean to get back to the biggest stage of all?

I'll be honest, I didn't watch the Euros. I couldn't. Everyone will have their own take on that but I was frustrated that we weren't there. Luckily we had our normal season in America, so I had an excuse to keep my head down, work hard and block it out. The frustration can be a good thing, because it makes you all the more determined to get back to a major tournament. 

You'll always be able to say you were the first female to score for Scotland at a World Cup, but what else sticks out from the experience, looking back?

It was an amazing experience, from start to finish. The level of players and teams, the buzz around it all. I think what I remember is the support we had from back home - whether it was the people who made the trip to Nice or the ones who were cheering us on in Scotland. We want to make a difference, to inspire the nation and make them proud of their women's team. 

You've had a great start to life with Angel City. How did you feel joining up with Scotland?

I feel really, really good. I'm so glad I made the move because the club have been brilliant with me. I'm really happy on and off the pitch, I feel fit, I'm happy enough with how I'm playing and I want to take that momentum into the international games. This has come at a good time for me given we're in the middle of our season. I'm ready to go.

How was the longer commute?

A bit different to what I've been used to! I flew from New York, straight after our game, to Lisbon and then on to Amsterdam. I slept the whole way and the travelling doesn't bother me. I was genuinely so excited to come to camp to see everyone. When you live further away from home, I think it has an impact on you.

Are there any home comforts for you out there?

I've been blasting Gerry Cinnamon and The Proclaimers on drives to the beach. It's always nice when you hear a random Scottish accent out and about. It sounds daft, but it's nice to hear that around the camp again. You miss wee things. I'm just delighted to be here. Playing for Scotland means everything to me. 

Where can I watch?

The match will be shown live on BBC ALBA, while you can keep up to date with the latest from the squad on our social media channels.