Melissa Andreatta names first Scotland Women squad
The national team take on Austria and the Netherlands in a UEFA Women's Nations League double header at the end of this month and the beginning of next.
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Andreatta has named 23 players in her first group.
Full Scotland Women squad for Nations League double header
Eartha Cumings, Sandy MacIver, Lee Gibson, Jenna Clark, Sophie Howard, Nicola Docherty, Amy Muir, Rachel Corsie, Emma Lawton, Rachel McLauchlan, Kirsty Maclean, Erin Cuthbert, Sam Kerr, Chelsea Cornet, Freya Gregory, Kirsty Howat, Kath McGovern, Lauren Davidson, Martha Thomas, Emma Watson, Caroline Weir, Brogan Hay.
Scotland welcome Austria to Hampden on May 30, before travelling to Tilburg to take on the Dutch a few days later, on June 3.
"I'm absolutely delighted to be leading Scotland Women's National Team into a new, exciting era," Andreatta said after taking the job last month.
"It's a real honour to join such a strong programme, which you can see from the talent in the senior squad, which runs through all of the age groups. This is testament to the work that's been done already by Michael McArdle and the team.
"The future is definitely bright and with my extensive coaching, talent development and major tournament experience, my aim is to support the players and staff to reach their fullest potential.
"The ambition is to get Scotland back to consistent qualification and with the squad in a period of transition, this is the perfect opportunity to start building towards that future.
"My family and I are really looking forward to making the move to Scotland in what is a very exciting time for me, personally and professionally. I can't wait to get started."
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