Scottish Football LIVE: Czech boss confident, message of support to Scotland and Steve Clarke

The countdown is on to the next big Scotland international match.

Scotland manager Steve Clarke during the UEFA European Championship Qualifier between Scotland and Kazakhstan at Hampden Park, on November 19, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Tomorrow evening it’s Israel in opposition for Steve Clarke’s side and the chance of another play-off – for a World Cup qualifier – is in the balance.

There are permutations to topping the Nation’s League group over tomorrow night’s hosts, Slovakia and the Czech Republic – but at the moment it’s Scotland’s to lose.

Aside from news from the camp there’s plenty going on at home with Claire Whyte due to leave her SFA compliance officer role, and clubs gearing up for the return of their international stars and the return of domestic duties in the SPFL at the weekend. Of course there is also the on-going Covid-19 pandemic, restrictions and the impacts this has on football.

We’ll have all the latest news and updates from throughout the day in our live blog and online at The Scotsman website.

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