Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta has called up Rangers midfielder Jodi McLeary to replace injured Celtic player Maria McAneny in the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Belgium. The 20-year-old McLeary, who has represented Scotland at youth level but remains uncapped at senior level, steps in after McAneny missed Celtic's 3-0 derby defeat by Rangers in the Scottish Women's Premier League.

The squad change comes ahead of two crucial fixtures for Scotland, who currently top Europe's Group H on goal difference. The first match takes place at Easter Road Stadium in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 14 April, followed by the return fixture at Den Dreef Stadium in Leuven the following Saturday. Both nations have won their opening two fixtures, with Scotland easing past Luxembourg while Belgium also secured comfortable victories against Israel.

McLeary's inclusion adds depth to the squad as Scotland prepares for these decisive matches. The young midfielder's versatility was evident when she played an unfamiliar right-back role in Rangers' recent win, helping the team move up to second in the table. Her promotion to the senior squad marks a significant step in her development and provides fresh options for Andreatta's tactical approach against the Belgians.