International Magpies: First Scotland call-up for Lumsden

Women. International Magpies: First Scotland call-up for Lumsden

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Beth Lumsden, Rachel McLauchlan, Freya Gregory, Kathleen McGovern and Martha Thomas

After an impressive start to the season with Newcastle United Women, Lumsden has received her first call-up to the Scottish national team.

The 27-year-old is eligible to play for Melissa Andreatta's side through her grandparents, and will link up with the team for their FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers against Sweden.

She will be joined by Scotland regulars McLauchlan, Gregory, McGovern and Thomas.

Andreatta's team welcome Blågult to St. Mirren's Marbill Coaches Stadium in Paisley on Tuesday, 1st December, kicking off at 7:25pm (GMT).

The return leg is on Saturday, 5th December at the 3Arena in Johanneshov, with a kick-off time of 3pm (GMT).