Women's International Challenge matches
Scotland v Romania
Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk
Friday, 9 June 2017, kick-off 7pm
Sweden v Scotland
Myresjöhus Arena, Växjö, Sweden
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, kick-off 6pm (5pm UK time)
Anna Signeul has added three players to her initial 20-strong squad for the forthcoming International Challenge matches against Romania and Sweden.
Chloe Arthur, Vaila Barsley and Joelle Murray will join up with the squad when it gathers on Monday as the team enters the latest phase of its preparation for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 finals in Netherlands.
“We are pleased to be able to call on these three players,” said Anna Signeul. “Vaila did very well in her debut against Belgium last month and we want to give her another opportunity to stake her claim for a place in the squad for the Euros.
“We are very happy to have Joelle return to fitness after missing the last match, while Chloe has done very well for Bristol during the spring and we are excited to have her in the squad."
One player who will not join the squad next week is Arsenal midfielder Kim Little, who ruptured an ACL in training last week.
Anna Signeul had hoped to name the 117-times capped playmaker as one of the three additions to the squad this week, but she is now set to miss this summer’s tournament following the injury.
“We are devastated for Kim to pick up a serious injury at such a bad time, and we wish her well in her recovery and hope to see her back in a Scotland jersey soon,” said Anna Signeul.
“The important thing for Kim now is to concentrate on returning to full fitness. She is young and will have the chance to represent Scotland at other major championships in the future.
“Losing a player like Kim is obviously upsetting for the team but we will continue to focus on our preparations for the Euros as planned to ensure that we make the nation proud.”
Scotland squad
Goalkeepers
Gemma Fay (Stjarnan) 197 caps
Lee Alexander (Glasgow City) 0 caps
Shannon Lynn (Vittsjo GIK) 24 caps
Defenders
Vaila Barsley (Eskilstuna United) 1 cap
Jennifer Beattie (Manchester City) 107 caps
Frankie Brown (Bristol City) 85 caps
Rachel Corsie (Seattle Reign) 87 caps
Ifeoma Dieke (Vittsjo GIK) 118 caps
Joelle Murray (Hibernian) 41 caps
Kirsty Smith (Hibernian) 22 caps
Rachel McLauchlan (Hibernian) 3 caps
Midfielders
Chloe Arthur (Bristol City) 6 caps
Leanne Crichton (Glasgow City) 49 caps
Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea) 7 caps
Lisa Evans (FC Bayern Munich) 58 caps
Hayley Lauder (Glasgow City) 82 caps
Joanne Love (Glasgow City) 175 caps
Leanne Ross (Glasgow City) 130 caps
Caroline Weir (Liverpool) 35 caps
Forwards
Fiona Brown (Eskilstuna United) 16 caps
Lana Clelland (UPC Tavagnacco) 13 caps
Christie Murray (Doncaster Rovers Belles) 46 caps
Jane Ross (Manchester City) 103 caps