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Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit

Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit
BBC Scotland Monday 29 June 2026, 09:25 UTC 1 min read
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Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not qualify for the knock-out stages.

Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not qualify for the knock-out stages.
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