Women's International Preview

RANGERS have a number of players who will proudly represent their national teams over the next 10 days with several World Cup qualifiers and friendly matches taking place.

Here is our preview of who will be involved and when they are in action.

Nicola Docherty, Mia McAulay and Jodi McLeary – Scotland

  • Scotland v Belgium – FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier – Tuesday, 14 April – Kick-off 19:30

  • Belgium v Scotland – FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier – Saturday, 18 April – Kick-off 19:30

The club will be well-represented in the Scotland national team once again as they continue in their pursuit of World Cup qualification for next summer’s finals with two further crucial matches.

Having taken maximum points from their first two group games, Melissa Andreatta’s side will face the test of the group favourites by facing Belgium back-to-back, firstly at Easter Road next Tuesday evening before the away outing four days later.

Captain Nicola Docherty and Mia McAulay are both involved once again, as is Jodi McLeary, who received her first senior call-up in the last camp and will be aiming to earn a first cap this time around having originally being called up for the Under-23s.

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Laura Rafferty – Northern Ireland

  • Northern Ireland v Malta – FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier – Tuesday, 14 April – Kick-off 19:00

  • Malta v Northern Ireland – FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier – Saturday, 18 April – Kick-off 18:00

Laura will be with her national team over the break once again as they also contest two further qualifiers.

After a difficult start losing their first two group games, they will be keen to get off the mark with a double header against Malta who also endured a tough beginning to their respective campaign.

The defender will be hopeful of further game time on the international stage having made a return to full fitness in recent months, who will begin life under new Head Coach Michael McArdle following his appointment in March.

Calliste Brookshire – Greece

  • Faroe Islands v Greece – FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier – Tuesday, 14 April – Kick-off 17:00

  • Greece v Moldova – International Friendly – Saturday, 18 April – Kick-off 13:00

The winger will be on duty for her country during the break as she looks to help Greece continue to make strides towards a place at next summer’s major tournament.

Having won their first two qualifying matches, they will take on the Faroe Islands away from home looking to keep up their 100% start with two victories in the previous camp.

In a three-team group with their Tuesday opponents and Georgia, they will then take on Moldova in a friendly outing next Saturday afternoon.

Quinty Sabajo – Suriname

  • Suriname v Belize - CONCACAF Championship Qualifier – Friday, 17 April – Kick-off 22:00

Quinty will make the long trip over the Atlantic to South America as she prepares to represent Suriname over the break.

Having switched international allegiance from the Netherlands at the end of the year, the midfielder has racked up her first few caps in the past few international windows.

They will also be aiming to reach the World Cup finals and they take on Belize a week on Friday seeking a positive result in their respective qualifier in their region.

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Kim Shin Ji – South Korea

  • Brazil v South Korea – International Friendly – Sunday, 12 April – Kick-off 02:30

  • Canada v South Korea – International Friendly – Tuesday, 14 April – Kick-off 20:00

  • South Korea v Zambia – International Friendly – Saturday, 18 April – Kick-off 20:00

Shin Ji will be in Brazil over the international break as South Korea participate in the 2026 FIFA Women’s Series friendly tournament.

They will contest three matches in South America, as the midfielder looks for further game time on the national stage having become a real fans’ favourite at club level this season.

She featured in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup last month, helping her country reach the semi-final stage in the competition contested in Australia.

Eilidh Austin – Scotland Under-23s

  • Scotland Under-23s v France Under-23s – International Friendly – Sunday, 12 April – Kick-off 12 noon

  • Scotland Under-23s v USA Under-23s or Denmark Under-23s – International Friendly – Thursday 16 April – Kick-off 12 noon or 18:00

Eilidh will be the sole Rangers representative in the Scotland Under-23s squad as they head to Spain to take part in the final fixtures of this year’s European competition.

Played at Pinatar, the young Scots will firstly take on France with Denmark and USA also facing off with the winners and losers determining their second outing of the break.

These games will determine the final standings in this year’s inaugural campaign and the Scots will face France again in next year’s tournament along with Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden.

Laura Berry, Sophie Black, Lily Boyce, Mia McArthur and Sophie Townsley – Scotland Under-19s

  • Austria Under-19s v Scotland Under-19s – UEFA U19 European Championship Round Two Qualifier – Friday, 10 April – Kick-off 13:00

  • Scotland Under-19s v North Macedonia Under-19s – UEFA U19 European Championship Round Two Qualifier – Monday, 13 April – Kick-off 13:00

  • Scotland Under-19s v Norway Under-19s – UEFA U19 European Championship Round Two Qualifier – Thursday, 16 April – Kick-off 13:00

It’s a crucial international window for several Rangers youngsters as they look to overcome the final hurdle and qualify for this summer’s Under-19 Euros to be played in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

They will be on home soil for the final qualifiers, all played at the Kirkintilloch Sports Complex, as they aim to book their place at the tournament for just the second time having appeared in the competition back in 2019 when they were hosts.

Forward Laura Berry will look to play a starring role in helping the young Scots progress, having captained the team at that age group on occasion. She will be joined by teammates Lily Boyce and Sophie Black, whilst the duo on loan at Motherwell Sophie Townsley and Mia McArthur will also be present.

May Cruft and Jessica Pegram – England Under-19s

  • England Under-19s v Latvia Under-19s – UEFA U19 European Championship Round Two Qualifier – Thursday, 9 April – Kick-off 16:30

  • England Under-19s v Wales Under-19s – UEFA U19 European Championship Round Two Qualifier – Sunday, 12 April – Kick-off 16:30

  • England Under-19s v Switzerland Under-19s – UEFA U19 European Championship Round Two Qualifier – Wednesday, 15 April – Kick-off 12 noon

May and Jess will be with England at Under-19 level over the break as they also aim to book their place in this summer’s European Championship finals.

They will head to Switzerland for a trio of matches, with only the group winners progressing to the major tournament.

The pair have continued to make strides amongst the Rangers ranks this season, with Cruft becoming a regular in the midfield at just 16 years of age having only signed on professional terms last summer and Pegram showcasing her ability in recent weeks with some strong showings particularly in Monday’s Old Firm derby success.

Soffia Kelly – Wales Under-19s

  • Wales Under-19s v Switzerland Under-19s – UEFA U19 European Championship Round Two Qualifier – Thursday, 9 April – Kick-off 12 noon

  • England Under-19s v Wales Under-19s – UEFA U19 European Championship Round Two Qualifier – Sunday, 12 April – Kick-off 16:30

  • Wales Under-19s v Latvia Under-19s - UEFA U19 European Championship Round Two Qualifier – Wednesday, 15 April – Kick-off 12 noon

Soffia will also be on duty for her respective country at youth level as they compete in the same final qualifying tournament out in Switzerland.

It will be a tough test for the young Wales side as they look to book their place in this summer’s finals, having retained their League A status previously.

The goalkeeper has yet to make her debut for the Light Blues having joined on loan from Aston Villa back in January until the end of the season, but will be hopeful of game time on the international stage over the next week.


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