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BBC Scotland's Amy Canavan in Leuven, Belgium

Comfortably over three years since her last cap, Hayley Lauder is back in the international set-up.

Many have cried out for her involvement over the last few years, with the mindset she could just be the final piece in the magical midfield jigsaw for Scotland.

Her ability, and comfort, at playing in midfield and defence has her perfectly suited to that deep-lying role. With her control, the backline would be confident in her support. So too would the advancing Caroline Weir and Erin Cuthbert - or any other midfield maestro who donned the dark blue.

Pedro Martinez Losa said in his presser that Scotland "can not think that what we have done previously is enough," when asked about stepping out of their comfort zone. And he's right.

But Lauder is entirely in her comfort zone at this level. Her 103 caps do all the heavy-lifting in this argument.

Her experience is invaluable, and will no doubt be rubbing off on the bright-eyed Kirsty Maclean and Amy Rodgers, to name a few.

But, don't be fooled into thinking the Glasgow City stalwart is here to tell tales of yesteryear. She's here to - as the head coach put it - "help out the team"... and then some.

BBC Scotland's Amy Canavan in Leuven, Belgium

Pedro Martinez Losa caught up with BBC Sport Scotland as Scotland prepare for their penultimate game of the inaugural Women's Nations League against Belgium on Friday.

Here are the key lines:

• Being in GroupA1 has brought Scotland "out of their comfort zone," but Martinez Losa admitted that in the evolving game, that is required.

• Said despite not picking up the points they wanted to, there has been progress collectively and individually.

• He added, at this level, losing concentration for one second is punished, and Scotland have been victim to that.

• The head coach said they have "paid a big price" by losing key players to injury.

• On welcoming Hayley Lauder back into the fold he added her addition is "a good example that the national team is open to any player".

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