Melissa Andreatta could be heard loudly exclaiming that ‘we never give up!’ as Scotland rescued a last-gasp draw in Cadiz yesterday afternoon. It was a cry of relief rather than jubilation on a performance that shone a light on just how much work there is still to do ahead of the February campaign when the road to the World Cup will start.

Scotland dominated the game, could and should have scored more, but found themselves trailing after Ukraine, with almost their first attack of the game, slices through them. Sound familiar?

It was down to Maria McAneny, the 21-year-old Celtic midfielder, to come off the bench for her senior debut and give Scotland a draw with almost the last kick of the ball. It was a messy goal as Scotland took advantage of Ukraine’s inability to clear their lines f

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