"He is the only man to guide Scotland's men's side to a major finals over the past 27 years, something he has managed twice at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024. A first World Cup appearance since 1998 would elevate Clarke's legacy to new heights, with the upcoming camp potentially pivotal in achieving that. While the head coach focuses on maintaining a positive start to the current qualifying campaign, BBC Scotland has reflected on his 70-match reign."
"A late Oliver Burke winner over Cyprus in Clarke's first match in charge set the tone for six years of ups, downs and drama. There was pain before gain, with Belgium and Russia dishing out two defeats each to the sorry Scots over the next four games. At that point, the nation had not featured at a major tournament in more than two decades."
Steve Clarke will soon surpass Craig Brown to become Scotland men's longest-serving head coach after equalling 71 matches. Fan opinion remains divided despite Clarke guiding Scotland to Euro 2020 and Euro 2024. A World Cup appearance for the first time since 1998 would significantly enhance Clarke's legacy and the upcoming international camp could be pivotal. Clarke's tenure began with a late Oliver Burke winner over Cyprus, followed by heavy defeats to Belgium and Russia. A tactical shift to a back three produced a nine-match unbeaten run and a penalty shootout victory over Serbia to reach Euro 2020, followed by a group-stage exit.
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