Weir influence key for Scotland, says Murray

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Joelle Murray highlights the importance of experienced players like Caroline Weir and Erin Cuthbert for Scotland ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Israel, which is being played in Budapest due to UEFA's ruling preventing matches in Israel for security reasons. The security concerns contribute to logistical challenges and loss of home advantage for the Scottish team.

Former Scotland midfielder Joelle Murray insists experienced players such as Caroline Weir and Erin Cuthbert will be crucial in keeping Scotland focused on the task against Israel on Friday night. The World Cup qualifier - and Tuesday's return meeting between the sides - is being played in Budapest because Uefa ruled no matches can be held in Israel for security reasons. "It's not ideal, you lose that home advantage on one of the legs, but it's a situation outwith their control," said Murray on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.