Scotland job became what he dubs a managerial graveyard for some of the biggest names in football. Berti Vogts, Alex McLeish, Gordon Strachan, Burley’s uncle George … just some of the famous names who he claims have suffered ridicule after failing to guide Scotland to a World Cup or European Championship.
So he reckons his old Chelsea mate Steve Clarke deserves a lofty place in the annals of Hampden history after ending the nation’s miserable 22-year wait to get back on the big stage by qualifying for Euro 2020.
Burley, 49, is the last player to score for Scotland at a major finals - his equaliser in the 1-1 draw against Norway taking our second round qualification hopes at the 1998 World Cup in France to the final group game against.
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