Scotland: Men’s World Cup finals ‘inspire’ women to do the same – Melissa Andreatta

“When he scored that first goal, just like everyone else, I was clinging to everyone and screaming because it was like Scott McTominay was floating in the air when he scored the first goal.

“What a way to start and then go on and win 4-2 with the goals we scored and the way it all went, it was fantastic.

“We are one nation, we are Scotland, two teams. What a way to do it – it’s the first time both teams have played in their own World Cup finals if we get the job done.”

“Players have talked about it a lot, about wanting to be on the world stage, to get back to the big tournaments. Men have done it now and women want to do it too.

“I think what drives them is not just their individual aspirations, but making the nation proud, making their family and friends proud with this shirt which means so much to so many people.

“Wear it with pride and do it on the world stage. That’s right, no Scotland, no party.”

Andreatta achieved her first victory as a coach in the friendly match held last month against Morocco after an enjoyable 4-3 defeat against Switzerland, which reached the quarter-finals of the European Championship.

She admitted that she was “very happy” with the performance against the brilliant Swiss team, and she is keen to continue progressing.

“With these two international players, it is again exposed to two different teams,” she explained.

“We’ve seen similarities between Ukraine, Luxembourg, Belgium and China. I think using that experience to prepare for those windows next year will be beneficial for us, but also just spending time together.”

“This is still only my third window, and just having that time together in one place is so important for both the players and the staff.”