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Corsie returns as Andreatta names first Scotland squad

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Recalling captain Rachel Corsie was "an easy decision" for Melissa Andreatta as the head coach named her first Scotland squad since being appointed last month.

Centre-half Corsie, who is without a club after playing her last game for Aston Villa on Saturday, has not represented the national team since July following a series of injuries.

"When you're announcing your first squad, nothing is ever straightforward, but when I started watching games and seeing the experience, the decision-making that she'll bring to this team, it was an easy decision after that," the Australian said.

The Scots round off Nations League Group A1 at home to Austria on 30 May before travelling to the Netherlands four days later.

There is also a first call up for Hibernian striker Kathleen McGovern, who has 25 goals for the Scottish Women's Premier League leaders, while Rangers captain Nicola Docherty and two club-mates - winger Brogan Hay and forward Kirsty Howat - are recalled

Corsie told BBC Scotland's Behind the Goals podcast on Tuesday she hoped to be involved with the national squad again after returning to action as a substitute as the Women's Super League club completed their season with a 3-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.

The 35-year-old, who has 154 caps, had been national captain prior to her long-term absence, which included a period out recovering from knee surgery.

"She's Scotland through and through," the head coach added.

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