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Clarke focused on Scotland’s 2022 World Cup despite Celtic links
Manager says he’s committed to international side despite rumours linking him with vacant Hoops job
Scotland manager Steve Clarke

STEVE CLARKE said today that he aims to take Scotland to the 2022 World Cup finals, casting doubt on a rumoured move to Celtic.

The Parkhead club are on the search for a new boss after Neil Lennon resigned last month, with assistant John Kennedy put in temporary charge.

Clarke is among the favourites to take the job full-time. But when asked about his plans after this summer’s delayed 2020 Euros, he said he would need “a big holiday” before making any decisions.

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