With their fate out of their hands, the Tartan Army must now wait for other group results to conclude. Statistically, their odds of progression fell sharply following results elsewhere, leaving the travelling fans wondering if their American adventure is at a premature end.
When asked if he had a message for the fans in the US, Clarke said: “I’m not sure that’s in my remit as a head coach. The fans are fantastic, they’ve been absolutely brilliant. And don’t forget that this group of players brought these fans to America, this group of players qualified. That’s why the Scottish journalists are here. Otherwise, we’d always be sitting on the sofa, watching the World Cup without Scotland. So, the fans appreciate what this group of players have done for them. They’ve had a great time, they are great ambassadors for the country, but they wouldn’t be here without that group of players, and I think, for me, that’s a very important point.”
