Sunday's Scottish Gossip: Scotland, England, Belgium, Turnbull, Celtic

Scottish gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

"Nobody needs to worry about us getting caught up in the occasion," says Scotland midfielder Leanne Crichton before the side's Women's World Cup debut against England. (Scotland on Sunday)external-link

Shelley Kerr has called on her Scotland side to make history all over again and progress past the group stage at a major tournament. (Sunday Mail)external-link

And Glasgow City head coach Scott Booth is confident Scotland can reach the knockout stages in France. (Herald - subscription required)external-link

Phil Neville wants his England side to be brave and take risks when they meet Scotland. (Guardian)external-link

Bournemouth have asked to be kept informed about Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull, 19, who has been linked with Celtic and several English clubs. (Sunday Mail)external-link

Defender Mikael Lustig, 32, is expected to make a decision on his Celtic future this week. (Sun)external-link

Winger Glenn Middleton has hinted that released Arsenal midfielder Charlie Gilmour, 20, could join him at Rangers. (Scotsman)external-link

Midfielder Glen Kamara, 23, says "it would be a dream to play in the Premier League" but insists he is happy at Rangers and has described talk of a move to Brighton as "just speculation". (Sun)external-link

"Spending all your hours on the golf course might be nice but it wouldn't really be me," says Celtic and former Scotland captain Scott Brown as he continues to prepare for life after playing as a coach. (Sunday Mail)external-link

Defender Tommie Hoban, 25, could return to Aberdeen after being released by Watford. (Sun)external-link

Scotland goal hero Oli Burke described his winning goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cyprus as "probably one of the best feelings I have had as a footballer". (Scotsman)external-link

And Burke is eager to take on Belgium in Scotland's next Euro 2020 qualifier in Brussels on Tuesday. (Mail on Sunday, print edition)

'Manager wanted us to play with freedom' - Burke

Scotland defender Charlie Mulgrew insists the side will be better prepared for Tuesday's encounter with Belgium than their 4-0 friendly defeat by Roberto Martinez's side last year. (Times - subscription required)external-link

Defender Scott McKenna says new Scotland head coach Steve Clarke can help the national side punch above their weight. (Scotsman)external-link

Belgium assistant coach Shaun Maloney, the former Scotland player, will prepare for Tuesday's game like any other. (Times - subscription required)external-link