Scotland, World Cup
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Former Scotland assistant John Carver says seeing Scotland qualify for the World Cup was "bittersweet" after missing out during his time with the national side. Carver joined Steve Clarke's set up in 2020 and was part of the team that led Scotland to two Euros before leaving to take over as Lechia Gdansk manager last December.
Scotland fans caused something akin to a mini-earthquake during their wild celebrations after two dramatic stoppage-time goals against Denmark saw Steve Clarke’s seal participation at their first World Cup since 1998.
The British Geological Survey recorded seismic activity equivalent to an "extremely small earthquake" after Kenny McLean's stoppage-time stunner from the halfway line.
Argentina has stunned Scotland 33-24 from 21-0 down at Murrayfield in the greatest comeback win in Pumas history
Scotland’s Finance Secretary has called for more investment in public services, more support for economic growth, and action on the cost-of-living crisis ahead of the UK Budget on Wednesday. Shona Robison has urged the UK Government to deliver more funding for Scotland’s public services, infrastructure, and cost-of-living support.
It was not only Hampden Park that was shaking when Scotland scored twice in stoppage time against Denmark on Tuesday to book their place at the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Those groups played out a full home-and-away round-robin across the September, October and November international breaks with the three group winners Panama, Haiti and Curacao off to the World Cup, and the best two runners-up – Jamaica and Suriname – heading to the intercontinental play-offs.
Darcey Carter is Scotland's top performer with bat and ball as Scotland secure a testing five-run victory over Tanzania at the Emerging Nations Trophy in Bangkok.