DESPITE a freezing afternoon in Paisley, Scotland's prospects of reaching Euro 2017 in the Netherlands remain as bright as the new pink strip which was getting its first outing.

A handsome win was always on the cards against a Macedonia side which hasn't experienced such an outcome for four years, and it was duly provided.

Striker Jane Ross with four, and midfielder Jo Love with her first Scotland hat-trick, did most of the damage.

But they had left-back Hayley Lauder to thank for providing most of the ammunition with crosses.

The other goals came from Jennifer Beattie, Lauder and Lisa Evans.

The win puts the Scots three points ahead of Iceland in Group 1, albeit having played an extra game, and the double figure tally could also prove decisive towards Euro 2017 qualifying.

"We've got maximum points from our first four games and that's what we set out to do," said Glasgow City's Lauder, who also scored her first international goal for two years to cap an outstanding performance.

"Our midfield was brilliant in creating so much space, and that made it so easy as a wide player to get on the ball. When your movement is as good as our middle three's was, it was really fun."

Scotland coach Anna Signeul said: "If we end up with the same points in our head-to-head with Iceland, these ten goals could prove the difference.

"I'm not just delighted that we scored ten goals - I'm also pleased with the way we played in the wide areas. The quality of the crosses was very good."

Fay, Little and Leanne Ross all received presentations for passing 100 caps before the game started. It didn't take long before there was more for the home crowd to celebrate.