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

Erin Cuthbert praises Lauren Davidson as Scotland overcome Caroline Weir's absence to set up a World Cup play-off tie with Sweden. Watch the goals as Scotland beat Czechs in World Cup play-off Scotland stalwart Erin Cuthbert says Lauren Davidson was "like a woman possessed" against the Czech Republic to help Melissa Andreatta's side overcome the absence of Caroline Weir and move closer to the 2027 World Cup. The Brann forward scored the equaliser after the Czech Republic's shock early goal in Paisley as Scotland twice came from behind to set up a tie against heavyweights Sweden for a place in next summer's tournament in Brazil. Scotland needed the industry and spark of the 25-year-old, because they reached the round two play-off without their two big names playing a huge part in the 3-2 win in the second leg for a 5-2 aggregate score.

Captain Weir pulled out after picking up an injury in the warm-up while Chelsea captain Cuthbert was introduced at half-time for just her second game of the season. Davidson – who is out of contract with her Norwegian club in December – played a key part in mitigating the absence of Scotland's star players. "Lauren Davidson was on fire," Cuthbert told BBC Scotland after the five-goal thriller. "If you give her the ball, she'll make something happen.