Scotland Exit World Cup, Clarke Resigns

Scotland’s dismal World Cup campaign ended with elimination after they failed to progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

Manager Steve Clarke resigned immediately, stepping down just weeks after signing a four-year contract extension.

Former Scotland striker Duncan Ferguson said Clarke had ‘jumped the gun’ by quitting so abruptly.

The Scots won only one match in a joyless tournament, and the squad returned home dejected as the inquest into their performance began.