Scotland treating World Cup qualifiers like play-offs, says Jenna Clark

Jenna Clark says Scotland is treating their Women’s World Cup qualifiers like play-offs.

The Scots face Belgium at Easter Road on Tuesday, April 14, before the reverse tie in Leuven on Saturday, April 18.

Melissa Andreatta’s side currently sits top of Group 4 ahead of Belgium on goal difference, after wins over Israel and Luxembourg in their opening two group games.

Scotland play Israel home and away in June, while Belgium will face Luxembourg twice. The top three teams in the group will progress to the play-offs.

Liverpool defender Jenna Clark said: “It’s a team we have faced before, and I think we know the level of the teams in this group, so as I say, it will be a challenging game but one we are prepared for.

“It’s what a play-off would be, and that’s how we’re treating all of these games in this campaign.

“It definitely brings a different element, one we probably weren’t used to before. But I think it’s important that we do get used to it because it could be crucial for us.”