Scotland: Steve Clarke 75% sure he will exit after World Cup

Scotland face Greece in a two-legged Nations League play-off later this month as they aim to stay in the competition’s top tier.

Then they will attempt to negotiate a World Cup qualifying group containing either Portugal or Denmark, Greece and Belarus.

Scotland missed out on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after losing to Ukraine in a play-off and Clarke says the next 12 months will ultimately determine his future.

“If we have a fantastic year and get to the World Cup and do well at the World Cup, maybe somebody will persuade me to stay,” he explained.

“But at this moment in time, I’m happy to run my contract down.

“I want to go to America. That’s the bottom line. I want to help this group of players to get to the World Cup in America.

“I’ve still got 10 big games this year to determine my future moving forward.

“Whether I stay here or whether I go somewhere else, the next year can determine my future.”