Steve Clarke's 2030 World Cup deal easy decision for Scottish FA

Steve Clarke has led Scotland to a first men's World Cup in 28 years Securing Scotland coach Steve Clarke on a new contract until the 2030 World Cup was an easy decision for the Scottish FA, says chief executive Ian Maxwell. The 62-year-old's future was in doubt despite following up back-to-back Euros qualifications by leading the nation to their first World Cup since 1998. However, just over two weeks until Scotland kick off their tournament schedule against Haiti in Boston, Clarke has committed to another four years in charge. "He's our most successful ever national team coach," Maxwell told BBC Sport Scotland. "Why would we not want to have someone like him at the helm for the next four years? "When we spoke to Steve last year there was a bit of uncertainty about it, so we're delighted to get the deal over the line." Clarke said in March that it was 50-50 that he would extend a tenure that has run since 2019, having previously admitted his chances of staying were only 25 per cent. Have Rangers just signed Scotland's World Cup number nine? 'Big game scorer' Stewart and Curtis make Scotland World Cup squad No theatre or Scotland curveballs from loyal Clarke However, Maxwell says n

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