What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?

Sebastien Pocognoli is the new Scotland men's head coach after seven years of Steve Clarke - but what awaits the Belgian and what will be expected of him?

A title winner in his homeland while managing Union Saint-Gilloise, the 39-year-old brings a reputation for playing eye-catching football.

However, the former left-back was sacked as Monaco boss in June after just eight months, making him available to the Scottish FA.

Following Clarke's record-breaking spell, the demands on Pocognoli will be to deliver the same results as his predecessor, or better, while shifting the playing style and refreshing the squad.

The Scotland job in 2026 looks a lot different from the one Clarke took on in 2019.

Two months prior to Clarke's appointment, the national team had been humiliated in Kazakhstan. They had not featured at a major finals in two decades.

Seven years on, Scotland have been at back-to-back European Championships and a World Cup. Clarke qualified for three of four tournaments on his watch.

Pocognoli will be expected to, at least, maintain that success. However, the reason Clarke's exit felt natural for many is that a hefty chunk of fans want to see a change of approach.