SFA decision to extend Steve Clarke’s contract. And the Hampden chief executive insists the continuity instilled by lengthening the 58-year-old’s term in post boosts Scotland ’s hopes of reaching Qatar 2022 and Euro 2024.
Clarke faces a tough battle to get his squad to the Middle East next year after defeat in Denmark left the Scots in fourth spot in Group F.
There is now little margin for error left in the qualifying campaign as the nation attempts to get back onto the big-time scene having tasted the Euros in the summer.
However, Maxwell has complete faith in the manager to keep Scotland moving in the right direction despite one win in nine competitive matches since clinching qualification for the Euros last November.
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