Steve Clarke has vowed to emulate Scotland’s women and lead the national team back to the major international stage. Clarke has been appointed Scotland head coach on a three-year contract, 24 hours after taking Kilmarnock into European football for the first time in 18 years. His task with Scotland is similar – end an even longer wait for qualification for a major tournament which stretches back to 1998. “I appreciate the Scotland supporters have waited a long time for the national team to qualify for a major tournament. This season’s achievements simply reaffirm the credentials we believe will be of huge benefit to the Scotland national team.

Source: Irish Examiner May 20, 2019 16:18 UTC