Monday 3 April 2017 11:54, UK
Former Arsenal Ladies manager Shelley Kerr will take over as Scotland Women’s head coach after Euro 2017.
The former Scotland international will succeed Anna Signeul in June after the Swede announced in January she will leave her post after 12 years to take over as Finland head coach.
Kerr made history in 2014 when she took charge of Scottish Lowland League side Stirling University, becoming the first female manger in British men's senior football.
The UEFA Pro Licence holder has previous experience as part of the national setup, coaching Scotland's U19 side at the Women's Euros in 2010.
Kerr said: "I am extremely proud and honoured to be named as coach of the Scotland Women's National Team.
"As a young girl, and being extremely passionate about Scotland, it was my ambition to represent my country and now to get the opportunity to lead the women's national team is a dream come true.
"We have a great group of players and my goal is to continue the good work and sustain the level of success that the team has achieved in recent years."
Malky Mackay, Scottish FA Performance Director, added: "Shelley was the outstanding candidate for the position. She has a wealth of experience in international football, in the club game and as the first female manager in British senior men's football.
"She is a deep thinker of the game but also has a huge passion for football and that shone through during the interview process.
"She has an excellent knowledge of Scottish football and knows the strength and depth of the squad, so we are confident that she will hit the ground running.
"Naming Shelley as Anna's successor now gives her the best chance to prepare for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, which start only four weeks after the end of the Euros this summer.
"This is an exciting time for women's football in Scotland. Anna has done a fantastic job in her 12 years, culminating in her leading the team to a major finals for the first time, and I look forward to seeing Shelley build on this success."
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