Scotland will not be making any excuses for their opening Nations League defeat by Austria, says Kirsty Hanson.

Germany's Linda Dallmann came off the bench to score one goal and make another as her side hammered neighbours Austria 4-1 to move to the top of Nations League A Group 1, but they could be overtaken if the Netherlands beat Scotland later on Tuesday.

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"To see Leah coming on with the debutants as well, coming off the pitch and affecting the game also is really positive." On leading Scotland: " Personally, it'll be a proud moment when I get the chance to reflect.

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"Frustrated" Kirsty Hanson is "so disappointed" after Scotland kicked off their Nations League campaign with defeat in Austria. "We wanted to start off the campaign on a win, which we didn't get," the winger said.

Says Austria will likely be "unpredictable" given their change in head coach but is fully focused on how Scotland perform and preparing as well as possible. McArdle wants to bring "energy" back to the supporters and the squad after the Euro 2025 disappointment and insists it's "down to us" to reconnect with the fans.

Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert has dropped out of the Scotland squad to face Austria and Netherlands in the Nations League with a rib injury. The 26-year-old missed Sunday's 2-1 win over Everton that kept the London side seven points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Women's Super League.

Former England youth international Gregory received her first call-up last week when interim head coach Michael McArdle named her in his first squad for the Nations League openers against Austria and the Netherlands later this month.

Scotland's Emma Watson joins them with an update on what's happening inside the Scotland camp. On preparations for tonight's Scotland v Netherlands game Emma says "we've got the hunger and desire" Plus we hear about the mental toughness that Emma says has helped her recover from her long term injury.

Michael McArdle addressed the media before Scotland's first home game in the Nations League against the Netherlands on Tuesday night. Here are the key things he said: Reflecting on Friday night's defeat in Austria,