Aston Villa midfielder Miri Taylor initially felt she lacked the necessary footballing maturity to represent Scotland, despite strong family ties to the country through her late grandmother. After making her international debut late last year, Taylor now feels she has reached the right headspace to contribute fully to the national team setup under manager Melissa Andreatta.

Taylor's journey involved significant development, including time in the US collegiate system with Hofstra University and a move to Liverpool before securing minutes on loan and then permanently at Villa. She expressed needing to grow as a player following her return from America before feeling ready for the international stage.

Her arrival brings recent top-flight experience to the squad, having previously trained alongside established names at Chelsea and Arsenal during her youth. Taylor admitted her move to the WSL with Liverpool, followed by time getting consistent minutes at Villa, boosted her confidence immensely.

Scotland's current ambition is clearly focused on qualifying for the 2027 World Cup, a goal Taylor says is understood by every player in the tight-knit camp. The collective drive, she suggests, stems from past disappointments, creating a unified focus toward success.