ARSENAL star Kim Little is expected to be handed a more attacking role tonight as Scotland try to get their Euro 2013 qualifying campaign back on track.

The match against the Republic of Ireland at Tynecastle is crucial to Scotland's chances of making the finals in Sweden next summer.

Knowing where best to deploy Little has been a problem for Scotland coach Anna Signeul. The 21-year-old is a prolific scorer for her club, where she plays in an attacking midfield role, and in 2010 was the top scorer in England, with 47 goals in 36 games.

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