Scotland manager Steve Clarke has become the most successful manager in the country’s history - with the breathtaking 4-2 win over Denmark seeing him lead his team to a record third major tournament.
Taking Scotland to next year’s World Cup in Canada, the USA and Mexica is arguably the crowning achievement of Clarke’s long career in football.
His playing career saw him run out for St Mirren, Scotland and Chelsea, where he won three major trophies.
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A swift move to management followed with spells at Newcastle United, Chelsea, West Ham United, West Bromwich Albion, Reading, Aston Villa and Liverpool, where he worked alongside fellow Scotland hero Kenny Dalglish.
He returned to Scotland to manage Kilmarnock in 2017, leading them to a European place in his first full season in charge, before taking the Scotland job in May 2019.
A year later he took the team to Euro 2020, their first major tournament in 23 years, before also qualifying for Euro 2024.
The team underperformed at both European Championships, but that’s all been forgotten now they are heading to their first World Cup for nearly 30 years.
Here are 20 quotes from the Scotland’s master of qualification,
13. Steve Clarke on...how he got into football
"I was no different to any other kid of my generation. I played with my mates in the park every day, every spare minute I could." | Getty Images
14. Steve Clarke on...not showing much emotion
"My dad has even less emotion than me!" | Getty Images
15. Steve Clarke on...selecting players for Scotland
"I won't be chasing down players who have retired. I only want players who are 100 per cent committed to Scotland." | Getty Images
16. Steve Clarke on...playing for Rangers
"When I was a player back in the 80s, Rangers didn't sign Catholic players. There was an enquiry when Graeme Souness took over about me going to Rangers. At the time I was told I couldn't do that." | Getty Images