The Western Isles have a new representative in the Scotland Women’s National Team ranks – with Isle of Lewis goalkeeper Rachael Johnstone called into the Pinatar Cup squad.
Johnstone, 17, who hails from Balallan and plays her club football for Celtic, has replaced Hoops team-mate Chloe Logan in Pedro Martinez Losa’s squad for the friendly tournament in Spain.
Scotland kick off the defence of the title they won in 2020 with a game against Wales on Wednesday.
Aberdeen’s Rachel Corsie – a defender with Aston Villa and the Dark Blues skipper – will also be involved at the Pinatar Cup, as will Stonehaven-raised AC Milan midfielder Christy Grimshaw.
Grateful for this opportunity 🏴 https://t.co/7lu8MLouUp
— Rachael Johnstone (@rachjohnstone_) February 14, 2022
Meanwhile, Hibs Ladies’ Leah Eddie has been called up as a replacement for Chelsea star Erin Cuthbert.
Western Isles native Johnstone recently won her first silverware as a professional player when she started the SWPL League Cup final for Celtic in December.
What a day super proud of every single one of the team @CelticFCWomen
Especially proud of of both my keepers @rachjohnstone_ & @chloetlogan
Yasssssssssssss 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
SWPL League cup champions
Absolutely buzzing #COYGIG pic.twitter.com/nLnidsmY4w
— Kris Scullion (@Kristhegoalie) December 5, 2021
A senior Scotland call-up is Johnstone’s latest reward after she ‘put in the miles’ as a youngster to achieve her footballing dream, travelling between Lewis and the Central Belt.
