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Venue:<\/strong> Cherry Red Records Stadium, London <\/span>Date:<\/strong> Friday, 7 April <\/span>Kick-off:<\/strong> 13:15 BST<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n| Coverage:<\/strong> Watch live on BBC Alba; live text coverage on BBC Sport website.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | Claire Emslie will captain Scotland as she wins her 50th cap in Friday’s friendly against Australia on London.<\/span><\/p>\n The Angel City winger, 29, takes over from Rachel Corsie, who misses out through injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n “It will be a really proud moment, a great honour, obviously,” the former Manchester City and Everton player said.<\/span><\/p>\n “I’ve spoken to Rachel quite a lot, she is so inspiring, and she told me just to be myself.”<\/span><\/p>\n Emslie, who started her career at Hibernian, has scored 11 international goals.<\/span><\/p>\n Head coach Pedro Martinez Losa described her as an “exceptional character”.<\/span><\/p>\n “She’s a very experienced player who’s played in several countries, she knows very well the standards that are required for this level.<\/span><\/p>\n “She’s a competitor, a great example of what we want in our team. It’s an honour for me to give her that leadership and responsibility.”<\/span><\/p>\n Emslie spent time on loan with Melbourne City, helping them win the title in 2019-20.<\/span><\/p>\n “Australia have been a really good side for the last few years,” she said. “They’ve got Sam Kerr, who is always dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n “I’ve played with a few of them during my time at Melbourne, so I’ve been dishing out everything I can to the squad.<\/span><\/p>\n “We know it will be tough. It’s a challenge and that’s exciting.”<\/span><\/p>\n Martinez Losa spoke of “unity and good spirit” in the squad, which includes Rangers duo Emma Watson and Kathy Hill for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n “Australia are ranked 10 in world and they are preparing for their own World Cup,” he said. “There has been incredible investment to promote the Matildas.<\/span><\/p>\n “Progress for us comes by facing these opponents.<\/span><\/p>\n “We always prepare to win. We also have to evaluate the process we are going through and give experience to young players for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n |