Steve Clarke hopes Scotland?s World Cup qualification will inspire next generation

• Manager wants youth to dream of playing for Scotland
  
• Clarke uses missed chances as player to inspire team

Steve Clarke hopes Scotland?s long-awaited qualification for a men?s World Cup will inspire the country?s young footballers.
Against a backdrop of euphoric scenes at Hampden Park on Tuesday night, the Scots defeated Denmark 4-2 to seal a World Cup spot for the first time since 1998. Their manager was delighted to end that long wait, especially as he believes it has harmed the nation?s football development. ?This should stimulate or motivate young players to go out and become Scotland internationals in the future,? said Clarke. ?Hopefully there is a legacy from this group of players to the younger generations and we don?t wait so long to go to the next tournament and the next tournament.
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