The odds on Roberto Martinez becoming the next permanent Scotland manager have been slashed.
The Spaniard is now a free agent after leaving his job as Portugal boss following their elimination from the World Cup in the last 16.
Scotland are looking for their next manager after Steve Clarke stepped down from the Hampden post after exiting the World Cup in the group stage.
Ange Postecoglou had been the bookies' favourite for the job but he has since taken on the role as Al Nassr manager in Saudi Arabia.
Now, Oddschecker, have Martinez as the current favourite at 2/1 for the role after 73 per cent of bets placed in the last 24 hours were put on the former Everton manager.
Falkirk boss John McGlynn is just further back at 4/1, with David Moyes, Alex Neil and Steven Naismith all priced at 5/1. Darren Fletcher is 9/1 for the role.
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A Portugal FA statement earlier this week confirmed: "The Portuguese Football Federation announces that it officially ended its contractual relationship with the national team coach, Roberto Martinez, and his coaching staff this Wednesday,"
Oddschecker spokesman Chris Rogers stated: Roberto Martinez has emerged as the clear 2/1 favourite to succeed Steve Clarke as Scotland manager.
Since his departure from Portugal was announced, Martinez' odds have tumbled from 8/1. The Spaniard is the punters' pick, with 73% of bets over the last 24 hours backing him for a swift return to international management."
Next Scotland manager odds
Roberto Martinez 2/1
John McGlynn 4/1
David Moyes 5/1
Alex Neil 5/1
Steven Naismith 5/1
Darren Fletcher 9/1
Steve Cooper 12/1
Neil McCann 12/1
*Odds accurate Thursday, July 9 via Oddschecker
