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Gabriel McKay

Steve Clarke shares his Scotland 'big hope' as manager aims playful jab at Ally McCoist

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has underlined his "big hope" that fans will be able to attend matches at Hampden this summer.

The national team have made it to Euro 2020, with two matches in Glasgow, but the coronavirus pandemic has raised fears no-one will be there to see it.

Stadiums across the national have been empty for 12 months, but UEFA have expressed hope that at least some supporters could attend matches this summer.

And the Scotland manager is hoping his side will be playing in front of fans when they take on Croatia and the Czech Republic.

Clarke said: "The big hope is that we’re here at Hampden in the Summer and there’s a crowd in.

The Tartan Army (SNS Group 0141 221 3602)

"I don’t know if the full Tartan Army will make it but if we can get some of the foot-soldiers in it’ll be fantastic and a great occasion. It’s been a long time coming and we’re going to enjoy it.

"The best way to enjoy it is to be successful, so we’re looking for a successful summer."

As part of the video to mark a new partnership between the national team and Tennent’s Lager, Clarke talked through some classic Scotland goals on the Hampden pitch.

And he couldn't resist a cheeky dig at Ally McCoist as he described his famous flicked header against Greece.

Clarke smiled: "Ally does what he did. Got in front of the defender and gets the flick on.

"His celebration was amazing, he took off round the back, round the track with everybody chasing him.

"It was brilliant to see - and I’ve got to say it’s the furthest I’ve seen Ally McCoist run.”

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