Steve Clarke signs Scotland contract extension
The Scotland boss has committed his future until 2026
Last updated 24th Mar 2023
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has agreed a contract extension until 2026.
The former Kilmarnock and West Brom manager has signed a deal that will keep him in charge of the national team until the end of the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and United States.
Clarke has signed the deal ahead of the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Scotland kick things off at home to Cyprus on Saturday afternoon before Spain visit on Tuesday.
The 59-year old led the national side to their first major tournament in over 20 years and also sealed promotion to Nations League A last year.
He told the Scottish FA's website: "I am proud that my coaching team and I will continue to lead the team through the next two qualifying campaigns, as well as Nations League Group A, but being able to do so is a testament to the squad of players who have been central to our improvement.
"The immediate focus is ensuring a positive start to our EUROS campaign against Cyprus, who were the opposition for my first match in charge in 2019.
"When we named our squad for the double-header, I spoke with my coaches about how the quality and depth of the squad has evolved in those four years. We now have an experienced core who have been constants throughout, but we have also added quality and competition in every area of the team.
"We also played that game in front of around 30,000 fans and will walk out on Saturday, and Tuesday against Spain, to a full house at Hampden Park. It's imperative that we keep the fans and the nations engaged and entertained and that is something we are all committed to achieving through winning games and qualifying for more major tournaments, starting with Germany next year."