'We're a match made in heaven' - Andreatta on her year with Scotland

Announced on 9 April 2025, Melissa Andreatta hit her one-year anniversary as Scotland head coach last week.

There's been four wins, two draws and two defeats. A new captain, a fair few new faces and a new-found feel-good factor around the squad.

The Australian has immersed herself - and her family - in the country and culture and she still sports the same big smile she did when she was announced as Pedro Martinez Losa's successor.

But how would Andreatta sum up her year with Scotland?

"Positive growth," the head coach said on the eve of her side's World Cup qualifier against Belgium at Easter Road.

"I think I've grown alongside the players and the staff. I think we're bringing the best out of each other - a match made in heaven, I'd say.

"That's what's really nice about it is I think we're all in a position where we're comfortable being uncomfortable and being ourselves, too.

"There's just so many things I could talk about that highlights that, but the number one thing is everyone coming together, talking about football, different ideas, hearing each other and sharing different perspectives, whether it's on the field or off the field.

"It's just a great environment to be in. I know there's more work to do as well and that's the exciting thing, the potential of this team and how much growth there's been, but how much more there is to go.

"They have such high standards for themselves that it's a privilege to work with when you're a coach.

"But I have to say I also feel a combination of pride and a privilege to represent this great nation - so I'm feeling pretty grateful right now."