England host Scotland at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on Friday evening in the inaugural game of the Uefa Women's Nations League for both of the home nations.
a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to SpainScotland, meanwhile, are aiming to upset their neighbours in their own backyard - and there is more than just local pride at stake.
If Olympic hosts France do not reach the Nations League final, the winners and runners-up will take the two spots up for grabs. If France are in the final, one would go to the third-placed team.Russo absent for 'period of recuperation'Arsenal striker Alessia Russo will not be involved in the game against Scotland, England manager Sarina Wiegman has said.
"Especially at this stage, with the games now already coming up - we've talked about the calendar, such a short turnaround - you have conversations with players and they have a feeling."should they qualify. Weir featured in the World Cup defeat by England in 2019, but is keen to show the "progress" Scotland have made in the last year."This is where we want to be," said Weir, 28. "We know it's going to be tough but this is where we can learn and improve from, and challenge ourselves.
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