Perfect 10 as Scotland thrash Cyprus in Women’s Euro qualifier

Stuart McLaren took charge as interim head coach for the first time following Shelley Kerr’s December departure after defeats to Portugal and Finland had ended Scotland’s qualifying hopes.

Cuthbert sidefooted Scotland ahead after 10 minutes before Cyprus, bottom of the group and yet to score in qualifying, struck the post through Antri Violari.

But it was one-way traffic after that scare as Thomas, Weir, Hanson and Cuthbert put Scotland 5-0 ahead at the break.

There was no let-up in the second half as Arnot made it six and substitute Emslie got in on the scoring act.

Substitute Ross then converted from the penalty spot and wrapped up the rout after Thomas had claimed her second.

The Scots finish their qualifying campaign against Portugal in Larnaca on Tuesday.