Barnes Scotland switch possibility not closed - gossip

Barnes Scotland switch possibility not closed - gossip

Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes is not ruling out a Scotland call but says there have been no talks about switching his allegiances from England, for whom he has a single cap. (Sky Sports)

Steve Clarke is open-minded about staying on as Scotland head coach after next summer's World Cup in the wake of Tuesday's victory over Denmark that ended a 28-year wait for the national team to reach the finals again. (The Herald)

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is currently leaning 75-25 towards stepping down after next summer's World Cup, while adding "I don't close any doors". (Daily Record)

Steve Clarke has won an average of 2.25 points per game as Scotland head coach during World Cup qualifiers and 1.94 for European qualifiers, but it drops to 1.61 when including the Nations League, friendlies and matches at Euro finals. (Transfermarkt)

Scottish FA president Mike Mulraney has revealed Scotland's World Cup qualification will bring a £10m-plus cash boost that will transform the country's football. (Scottish Sun)

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