Scotland striker Kathleen McGovern says playing at Easter Road on Tuesday night "felt like home" as she scored an injury-time equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw against Belgium in their World Cup qualifier.
The Hibs forward is one of the younger players in Melissa Andreatta's squad and wasn't part of the Scotland squad who narrowly missed out on the Euros in 2025, failed to qualify for the 2023 World Cup nor was she in the squad as Scotland finished bottom of their group at the 2019 World Cup.
"We kind of don't have that baggage, because we've not had the disappointment for not qualifying," the 23-year-old said.
"I've actually spoken to a lot of the young players, and they kind of feel the same in that sense that we come in relaxed and just want to do the best for our country."
McGovern's leveller on Tuesday night, her sixth goal in seven senior Scotland caps, came after a dominant display from Andreatta's side who failed to convert numerous chances.
The point means Scotland head to Belgium top of the group on goal difference and with a chance to create a gap at the top before the final two games of the first qualifying round.
"Obviously to score for my country every time I score, it's an amazing moment for me and my family," she added.
"But I'm frustrated with myself because I had quite a lot of chances, but delighted to get our team back in it, and we'll take the point.
"It was in the back of my mind, coming to Easter Road. It felt like home, I even texted my gaffer at Hibs to say that it just felt like home, coming back.
"And I think we're unlucky not to come away with three points, to be honest, because I felt that we dominated the game.
"I think it's just the small margins and games, and if we tidy that up, then there's no doubt that we can get three points when we go away."
