Signeul says Greece will be looking to make amends against Scotland

Scotland coach Anna Signeul has expressed confidence ahead of the opening World Cup qualifying double-header against Greece and Georgia.

"We expect a tough game in Athens, but I think we can be quite confident after our win over Northern Ireland last week," she said.

Celtic, second in the Scottish Women's Premier League, have six players in the 19-strong squad.

Champions and leaders Glasgow City only have four.

Scotland face Greece at Akratitos Stadium in Athens on Saturday 24 October then host Georgia at Tynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh five days later.

"The first match in a qualifying campaign is always difficult," said Signeul.

"Greece are a physical side but with good technical ability.

"They were beaten by Denmark at home in their opening game of the group, so no doubt they will be keen to make amends."

Signeul said the signs were good for the Scots against the Northern Irish.

"We were very pleased with that overall performance and we're determined to continue in the same spirit," he said.

Scotland squad

Goalkeepers: Gemma Fay (Celtic, captain), Joanna Hutchison (Spartans)
Defenders: Jennifer Beattie (Arsenal), Frankie Brown (Hibernian), Rachel Corsie (Glasgow City), Ifeoma Dieke (Chicago Red Stars), Julie Ferguson (Celtic), Rhonda Jones (Hibernian), Amy McDonald (Celtic)
Midfielders: Joelle Murray (Hibernian), Kim Little (Arsenal), Joanne Love (Celtic), Kirsty McBride (Hibernian), Leanne Ross (Glasgow City), Megan Sneddon (Glasgow City)
Forwards: Diana Barry (Spartans), Suzanne Grant (Celtic), Pauline Hamill (Celtic), Jane Ross (Glasgow City)

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