Why McTominay says Clarke must stay for Scotland's World Cup
McTominay urges Scotland to extend Clarke's contract for World Cup 2026 redemption after Euro 2024. The Napoli cult hero on his World Cup dreams.
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McTominay urges Scotland to extend Clarke's contract for World Cup 2026 redemption after Euro 2024. The Napoli cult hero on his World Cup dreams.
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