Scotland are about to take part in their first World Cup in 28 years. 

It was the iconic 4-2 victory against Denmark that sent sealed qualification for the Scots where Scott McTominay scored a breathtaking overhead kick and Kenny McLean found the back of the net from the halfway line.

Preparation hasn’t gone to plan for Steve Clarke’s men as they lost to Japan and Ivory Coast last month.

Clarke’s future is uncertain as his contract is up after the World Cup and it’s got many thinking who would be his replacement?

Derek McInnes is flying at Hearts and is on the cusp of making history and potentially winning the Scottish Premiership title, would he want to leave the Jam Tarts at this point when he’s building something special?

Alex Neil is flying at Millwall and could be a Premier League manager again next season, would he want to leave that for the Scotland gig?

John McGlynn would be a great shout to replace Clarke, but would the SFA do that? That’s too sensible for them.

I’m not saying I want this to happen – not in the slightest, but it would not shock me if the powers that be appointed Russell Martin.

Firstly, he already has a good relationship with the SFA.

Secondly, he’s a former Scotland international.

Thirdly, he’s charming, talks a good game and has the ability to win them over by his word salad hipster powerpoint presentations.

It’s quite a wild card prediction but it’s something the SFA would do.

Let’s hope they have some sense and don’t go down that road by appointing the worst manager in Rangers’ history