Rangers Football Club had a number of players representing their respective national teams during the recent international break. Let’s take a look at how they fared:
Scotland:
Jenna Fife, Nicola Docherty, Kathy Hill, and Brogan Hay were part of the Scotland squad that secured a spot in the UEFA European Championship play-off final by defeating Hungary over two legs. Nicola Docherty provided an assist in the first leg, while Brogan Hay had some minutes off the bench. The team went on to win the second leg 4-0, with captain Kathy Hill contributing to back-to-back clean sheets.
Northern Ireland:
Laura Rafferty and Megan Bell helped Northern Ireland reach the play-off final by defeating Croatia. Laura Rafferty, who captained the team, reached a milestone of 50 caps for her country. The team secured their spot in the final with a late goal from Lauren Wade.
Scotland Under-23s:
Eilidh Austin, Leah Eddie, Mia McAulay, and Jodi McLeary represented Scotland Under-23s in friendly matches against Belgium and the Czech Republic. The team played out a 2-2 draw with Belgium and secured a 5-1 victory over the Czech Republic, with Leah Eddie captaining the side and Mia McAulay scoring a goal.
England Under-23s:
Liv McLoughlin made her debut for the England Under-23s and started in both matches against the Netherlands and Portugal. The team secured a 1-0 victory over Portugal, with Michelle Agyemang scoring the winning goal.
Scotland Under-19s:
Laura Berry, Sophie Black, Mason Clark, Abi Tobin, and Mia McArthur represented Scotland Under-19s in the Slovenia Nations Cup. Mason Clark, currently on loan at Motherwell, scored in the opening match, while Abi Tobin and Sophie Black started in the subsequent matches that ended in defeat for the team.
Overall, it was a positive international break for Rangers players, with many of them contributing to their national teams’ successes. The experience gained from representing their countries will undoubtedly benefit them as they return to club football.
