Scotland Coach Clarke Extends Contract Until Euro 2024

JAKARTA - The Scottish Football Association approved the extension of coach Steve Clarke's contract to lead the team through to Euro 2024. Clarke successfully led Scotland to Euro 2020 which was the country's first appearance in the tournament since 1996. Under his tutelage, Scotland drew one game and lost twice to not qualify for the group stage. "Being involved in Euro 2020 gives us all the added determination to return to a major tournament as soon as possible," Clarke said in a statement. extended my contract as Scotland head coach and I look forward to working with the staff and players, as we want to continue to develop as a team."

Scotland are targeting qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. They will face Denmark in the first of three qualifiers on September 1, followed by a home game against Moldova three days later and a trip to Austria on September 7.