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Steve Clarke has guided Scotland to two European Championships Nations League play-offs: Greece v Scotland Venue: Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus Date: Thursday, 20 March Time: 19: 45 GMT Coverage: Watch on BBC Scotland & i Player; listen on BBC Radio Scotland & Sounds; live text coverage & in-play clips on the BBC Sport website & app Heart of Midlothian goalkeeper Craig Gordon hopes Steve Clarke remains in charge of Scotland beyond next year's World Cup. Clarke has indicated he was likely to leave after next year's World Cup but 42-year-old Gordon is full of praise for what the former full-back has achieved with the national team. "I think he's done fantastically well for Scotland. When he came in, we weren't qualifying for tournaments. We've now qualified for two Euros, " said Gordon, who is likely to earn his 80th cap when Scotland face Greece in a Nations League play-off on Thursday. "We've gone close for a World Cup as well. It's been a great time to be part of the squad. It's been enjoyable to be in that environment. "The professionalism and the amount he's changed throughout that time to get us to where we are now. He's done a fantastic job. "I wouldn't be telling him to stop there. He'll make his own mind up. As I say, it's a great dressing room to be part of. He's created that and hopefully it will continue for a long time yet. " Scotland face Greece in a Nations League double header this week with the winner taking their place in League A for the next version of the tournament that begins in September 2026. Scotland have also been drawn in the same group as Greece in 2026 World Cup qualification. "We're going to get used to playing against them. They're a good team, " added Gordon. "Recent results will show that. Defensively, very sound. It's going to be a difficult game for us. We need to play really well to try and get through. " Scots call up 'two for the future' Miller & Wilson Latest Scotland v Greece build-up Mc Ilroy beats Spaun in play-off to win Players I was close to dying in car crash - Antonio Reaction to Newcastle's Carabao Cup win plus Liverpool analysis Stacey Dooley explores Britain’s shoplifting epidemic Uncovering the dark side of football hooliganism Preview an upcoming epic crime saga starring Sean Bean Wind your way through the twisty history of noodles Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC When Romanov picked Rix - and the Hearts team 'Scotland is about to lay king to rest. Sleep well, my hero' Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? The squinting kid who grew into giant of global game I was close to dying in car crash - Antonio Second Serve: Your new weekly tennis briefing Getting through groundhog day - how Draper became Masters champion Howe turns up 'drenched' to news conference after cup win. Video Howe turns up 'drenched' to news conference after cup win Intensity, team photos & fatherly advice: Inside Howe's Newcastle Five talking points from final round of Six Nations Cowan-Dickie's tap tackle in Six Nations final week's best moments. Video Cowan-Dickie's tap tackle in Six Nations final week's best moments Why has derby tide turned for Rodgers and Celtic? 'Copybook victory as Norris and Mc Laren come through chaos unscathed' 'I have not seen that complete an England performance for years' 'French rugby's Belle Epoque is only just beginning' Ruthless France beat Scotland to win Six Nations title. Video Ruthless France beat Scotland to win Six Nations title Has Tuchel's first squad revealed England's short-term strategy? Hampson on paralysing injury, helping others and England pride, 20 years on Will English teams win all three European competitions? The double-kick penalty that cost Atletico Madrid in shootout Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.