MIRI TAYLOR: Scotland calls Aston Villa Midfielder for friends

Tall midfielder Miri Taylor has been named in the Scotland Squad for the first time since switching her international allegiance from England.

The 25-year-old, who has represented England at under-17 level, was called up by Head Coach Melissa Endreathies against Ukraine and China in Spain.

Taylor was one of two changes to the squad that picked up their first win under Australia in Morocco and also suffered in Switmerland in Switmerland in Duncendeld, with Kirenmine Studen’s Eddie also coming in, in place of Kirenmin Smadie also coming in, in place of Kirenmin Smadie also coming in, in place of Kirenmin Smadie also coming in, in place of Kirenmin Smadie also coming in, in place of Kirenmine Site coming in, in the area of Kirenmine also entering, in the area of Kirenmin Smadie also entering, in the area of Karsmender Studde and Amy Rodger.

“He is a player who comes to the camp with good form,” explained the head coach coach

“He’s shown his qualities as a midfielder and it’s a very competitive position within our squad, but I think his defensive mind, his thought qualities in midfield is what I want to see.”

Taylor scored the only goal of the game – and the first of the season – as Villa handed Manchester United their first Super League win of the season at the weekend.

The Gillingham-born Taylor initially joined the villains on loan from Liverpool in February 2024 – after joining the Merseyside club in the previous city of Los Angeles.

He signed a two-year contract with Villa in July 2024.

The Scots take on Ukraine in Jerez on 28 November (11:00 GMT) and China on 2 December (14:00) in their last friendlies of the new year, friends Andreatta believes will provide a strict test.

“I think we will face two teams that have improved in both games,” he said.

“What I expect to face are two difficult games against teams in form, who are flying high in confidence, but so are we.

“I’m happy with where we are, but we know there are things we need to tighten up. Things we can always improve and in this group, that’s what we’re hungry to do.

“We’re going to build on what we’ve built so far.”