Scotland, Steve Clarke and World Cup
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England winger Harvey Barnes has refused to rule out switching his international allegiance to play for Scotland. Steve Clarke’s side secured automatic World Cup qualification with a 4-2 victory
Scotland have qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998; Steve Clarke is the first boss to lead Scotland to three major finals; the 62-year-old is out of contract after next summers tournament;
SCOTLAND booked their place at a World Cup for the first time in 28 years after a thrilling 4-2 victory over Denmark on a memorable night at Hampden. Scott McTominay got Steve Clarke’s men
Steve Clarke has admitted that he was left stunned by Scotland 's three wonder-goals as the Tartan Arme reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Denmark. Scotland went into the Hampden Park showdown knowing that three points would secure qualification for next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Livingston boss David Martindale has thanked Steve Clarke and his players for giving the next generation of Scotland supporters the chance to make a lifetime of memories following the national team to a World Cup like he did in 1998.
Veteran Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon said qualifying for his first World Cup at the age of 42 was worth all the turmoil he has endured in his career.
There’s plenty of choices to be made by Scotland head coach Steve Clarke regarding his starting XI tonight, so our chief football writer Alan Pattullo gives his thoughts on how the team should line-up tonight. Read more here.
Scotland supporters are already starting to plan their World Cup party after the men's team qualified for the tournament for the first time since 1998. Steve Clarke's squad wrote themselves into national folklore with a 4-2 win over Denmark.