Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has named former participant Steven Naismith as his assistant forward of subsequent month’s opening World Cup qualifiers.
Naismith, who performed underneath Clarke as he made 51 appearances for the nationwide aspect, has been out of labor since being sacked as head coach of Hearts final 12 months.
The previous Rangers, Kilmarnock, Hearts, Everton and Norwich striker had beforehand been part of Clarke’s setup and now replaces John Carver who left earlier this 12 months after being named Lechia Gdansk boss.
Clarke has additionally added Leicester Metropolis’s set-piece coach Andrew Hughes forward of the double-header away to Denmark and Belarus in early September.
“I am delighted to have Steven and Andrew with us for the World Cup qualifying campaign,” stated Clarke. “Steven has been with us earlier than and brings an actual complementary ability set to myself and Alan Irvine.
“He has had alternatives to return to full-time membership soccer, so it says quite a bit for his pleasure within the nationwide workforce that he has agreed to affix up with us once more. I used to be actually impressed by quite a lot of potential candidates we might spoken to when John left to proceed at Lechia Gdansk however the reality we have labored collectively earlier than makes for a seamless transition.
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SFA chief government Ian Maxwell informed Sky Sports activities Information that Scotland boss Steve Clarke is absolutely targeted on World Cup qualification, as he refused to be drawn on his long-term future
“I am also really pleased to have Andrew with us. He has coached in a variety of roles since retiring from playing but has excelled as set-piece coach at Norwich City and now Leicester City and I am grateful to Marti Cifuentes for allowing Andrew to work with us during the international windows.”
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Naismith added: “I am really excited to be rejoining the Scotland men’s national team coaching staff under Steve. When I left Hearts, I made a point of not jumping straight back in at the first offer but to reflect on my coaching experiences and wait for something that really excited me.
“Once I first spoke to Steve about the opportunity of coming again it was a no brainer: I beloved taking part in for my nation, I’ve beloved being a part of the teaching workforce beforehand and I am unable to wait to assist help the mission to take Scotland to a World Cup once more.”
Steven Naismith (L) performed underneath Clarke as a participant
Hughes stated: “From the moment I got the call from Steve I have felt extremely honoured to be invited to work with the Scotland men’s national team.
“My father is Scottish and in addition to this being a proud second for me and my household, it’s a massively thrilling time as a coach to be a part of a World Cup qualifying marketing campaign, with such a gifted squad, following back-to-back Euro {qualifications}. I am unable to wait to get began.”
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