Scotland call Kerr and Thomas, considered 'versatile', for the World Cup qualifying play-offs
Scotland called up Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas for the World Cup qualifying play-off against Czech Republic next month. It's a return to form after almost one year out of the competition, which will require them to be readapted to the group.
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To be convened
Scotland's coach announced this week a list of players called up for the World Cup first round play-off against Czech Republic, set to take place next month. Sam Kerr and e Martha ThomasIt 's the first time you two have appeared in a Scottish pageant . Almost a year..
The context
A gap of almost a year is no small detail. For the players, staying out two convocation cycles usually means loss of rhythm with the group, changes in the squad and need to regain space between the starters.
The first round play-off is, by nature, a high risk phase: there's no soft second chance whoever loses, falls out of contention for a non World Cup spot.
Next step
Scotland will be focused in the next few days for their match against Czech Republic. The result defines whether or not time follows on its way to a World Cup and the reunion of Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas with national team jerseys is going to be one of the main subjects until the ball rolls.
Forecasts and analyses
The forecasts and analyses presented in this article are merely editorial opinions, prepared on the basis of public information, and do not constitute a guarantee of any result.
Source: BBC Sport Football
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