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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ewan Murray in Krakow

Clarke targets automatic Euro 2024 qualification as next step for Scotland

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is engulfed by his coaching staff after the 0-0 draw with Ukraine in Krakow saw them win their Nations League group
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke (left) is engulfed by his coaching staff after the 0-0 draw with Ukraine in Krakow saw them win their Nations League group. Photograph: Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA

It is an indicator of the confidence flowing through the Scotland scene that Steve Clarke believes the Euro 2024 playoff secured alongside promotion from Group B of the Nations League will not be required.

The taking of seven points from a possible nine inside a week saw Scotland hold off Ukraine to claim a berth in section A. The spin-offs are potentially more significant: Scotland will be in pot two for the Euro 2024 qualifying draw on 9 October and have that playoff spot as a fallback option if they fail to qualify, which was how they reached Euro 2020.

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