‘They could smell magic’: Steve Clarke delights in Scotland repaying fans’ faith

<ul><li><p>‘In the last part of the game, the crowd was still with us’</p></li><li><p>Manager drew on 2022 disappointment against Ukraine</p></li></ul><p>Steve Clarke believes the Scotland support could “smell magic” before World Cup qualification <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/18/scotland-denmark-world-cup-2026-qualifying-match-report">was sealed in dramatic style</a> with a 4-2 win against Denmark.</p><p>At 2-2 in stoppage time, Scotland were bound for the playoffs in March. Stunning goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean triggered euphoric scenes as the Scots secured a spot in the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998. McLean scored Scotland’s fourth from the halfway line.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/18/they-could-smell-magic-steve-clarke-delights-in-scotland-repaying-fans-faith">Continue reading...</a>