In this video
- Clarke said they gave away goals in the last game that are not part of their makeup. He said at the time he maybe should have made more changes, as Greece made six and looked a little fresher.
- Asked about drawing level with Craig Brown as Scotland's longest-serving manager by games, Clarke said he has enjoyed it. For now, his focus is only on qualifying for next year's World Cup.
“…let me finish and then look back on it and I'll tell you exactly how I feel about it.”
- Clarke said Craig Brown was always supportive and would probably point out Clarke has not yet qualified for a World Cup. He added that he did forgive Brown for not picking him enough.
- Clarke said the players feel they should already have had World Cup experience, after the last play-off. It is 1998 since Scotland were last there, so every chance is one to treat as the last.
- Asked if it is a must-win game, Clarke said three points would be better than one, and a draw would probably not be a disaster. But they want to win both home games.
- Clarke said nine points would still be up for grabs after this game. Nobody expected Denmark to win 3-0 in Greece, and he would not be surprised if Greece won in Copenhagen.
Steve Clarke: “We Focus On Qualifying for the World Cup”
Scotland manager Steve Clarke speaks ahead of the European Qualifier match vs Greece in a Press Conference.
Steve Clarke addresses squad fitness, the late call-up of Max Johnston, and his tactical adjustments since the last defeat to Greece.
He reflects on what went wrong in March and how the team plans to respond at Hampden.
Clarke also shares thoughts on reaching a milestone as Scotland’s longest-serving coach, the hunger within the squad to qualify for their first World Cup since 1998, and the lessons learned from previous qualifying campaigns.
With six points up for grabs at home, Scotland aim to take a huge step toward qualification.
