“We want to go to another tournament,” said Clarke.
“The play-off in March to stay at the highest level of the Nations League will set us up for a tough World Cup qualifying campaign. We are ready for it.”
Scotland last reached the World Cup finals in France in 1998.
🎙️ “It’s nice to have a smile on my face at the end of a tough game.”
Steve Clarke gave us his reaction at the end of a dramatic night in Warsaw.#POLSCO pic.twitter.com/LXriRhnmgb
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) November 18, 2024
‘Another step on the journey’
Robertson’s header saw Scotland move above Poland into third place in section A1 and set up a two-legged play-off in March against one of the runners-up in the second tier for the right to stay among the elite.
Greece and Austria are possible opponents, with more sides confirmed this week.
Scotland find out their next opponents in Friday’s draw, with a two-legged League A/B playoff tie on March 20 and 23.