'Possessed' Davidson fills Weir gap as Scots set up glamour Sweden tie

Erin Cuthbert, a veteran of the Scottish national team, described Lauren Davidson as "like a woman possessed" during Scotland's 3-2 play-off victory against the Czech Republic. The Brann forward scored the equalizer in Paisley after the Czech Republic's early goal, as Scotland found a way to overcome Caroline Weir's absence. Davidson's performance was crucial in helping Scotland secure a 5-2 aggregate score and set up a tie against Sweden for the 2027 World Cup.

The 25-year-old's industry and spark were instrumental in the win, while captain Weir was sidelined with an injury. Davidson, who is close to the end of her contract with her Norwegian club, also had a strong domestic season with Brann. Her form for Scotland has been impressive, as she has started the last five games, playing both on the wing and in a central role.

The Scotland team will face Sweden, who are back-to-back World Cup semi-finalists, in a crucial double-header on December 1st.