"Even close proximity to a global superstar cannot divert Scotland's attention from their World Cup dream. Or is it a teenage one? Katy Perry shared a city centre hotel with Steve Clarke and his squad this week as the singer's Lifetimes Tour stopped off in Glasgow. Clarke did not quite go as far as saying, Katy who? but he was nonplussed by his squad rubbing shoulders with a bestselling artist."
"Was she? said Clarke when asked about Perry's whereabouts. I didn't know she was there. I've heard the name and I'm sure if you played me a couple of her songs I'd say: I recognise that one.' But I couldn't name you one of her songs. That's no disrespect to Katy but I'm from a different generation. Pressed on whether he would even recognise Perry, Clarke by now laughing added: Eh, no. And she wouldn't recognise me."
"Belarus also visit Hampden Park on Sunday, as Scotland look to build on the positive World Cup-qualifying opening provided by four points out of an available six. The backdrop is a curious one. Rangers' sacking of Russell Martin, with Steven Gerrard to hold talks over a return to Ibrox, and off-field rumblings at Celtic mean the national team's matches have rather crept up on"
Katy Perry shared a city-centre hotel with Steve Clarke and the Scotland squad while on tour in Glasgow, prompting media attention but little awareness from the manager. Clarke said he did not know she was there, would struggle to name one of her songs, and joked she would not recognise him. Scotland prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Belarus after securing four points from two away games. Domestic club issues—including Rangers' sacking of Russell Martin, potential Steven Gerrard talks and unrest at Celtic—have dominated headlines. Clarke stressed the importance of collecting points in every qualifying game.
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