Mäkinen set for Finnish century

Anne Mäkinen is in line to reach a century of international appearances after being named in Michael Käld's Finland squad for the forthcoming Algarve Cup.

Rich career
The Umeå IK midfielder is expected to become the first Finnish woman to reach the landmark in Portugal, the latest honour in a rich career that saw her make her international debut in 1991 at the age of 15. Still only 30, Mäkinen could make her 100th appearance against Germany on 9 March as the Finns seek revenge for their UEFA WOMEN's EURO 2005™ semi-final defeat by the eventual winners. Käld's side have been drawn in Group A for the tournament, and after facing the world and European champions, they will encounter Norway and Sweden.

Finland squad
Goalkeepers: Virva Junkkari (HJK Helsinki), Minna Meriluoto (FC United Jakobstad Pietarsaari)

Defenders: Eveliina Sarapää (HJK Helsinki), Tiina Salmén (HJK Helsinki), Sanna Valkonen (Umeå IK), Miia Niemi (HJK Helsinki), Heidi Ahonen (HJK Helsinki), Veera Vartiainen (FC Honka)

Midfielders: Susanna Lehtinen (Florida Atlantic University/FC Honka), Jessica Julin (Göteborgs FC), Anne Mäkinen (Umeå IK), Katri Nokso-Koivisto (Florida Atlantic University /FC United Jakobstad Pietarsaari), Anna-Kaisa Rantanen (Linköpings FC), Minna Mustonen (Bälinge IF), Kati Hakala (FC Honka)

Strikers: Laura Kalmari (Djurgården/Älvsjö), Sanna Talonen (HJK Helsinki), Jessica Thorn (HJK Helsinki)