Who is currently managing the Scotland national football team, and what's their record so far?

Steve Clarke has been the manager of the Scotland national football team since May 2019, making him one of the longest-serving international managers in Scottish football history. Clarke, a former professional footballer who played for clubs including Chelsea and West Brom, had previously managed club sides such as Kilmarnock, West Brom, and Reading before taking on the national team role. His appointment came at a time when Scotland had endured a prolonged absence from major international tournaments, and he was tasked with reviving the fortunes of a squad that had failed to qualify for a major tournament since the 1998 World Cup. Under Clarke's management, Scotland achieved some genuinely historic results. Most notably, he guided the team to qualification for UEFA Euro 2020, which was played in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This ended Scotland's 23-year absence from a major international tournament, a landmark moment for Scottish football. The qualification came through the UEFA Nations League playoff route, with Scotland defeating Serbia on penalties in a memorable match in Belgrade. Scotland also qualified for UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany, further cementing Clarke's legacy as a transformative figure for the national side. At Euro 2024, Scotland were drawn in a difficult group and struggled, losing all three group stage matches and being eliminated in the group stage, which drew some criticism of the team's performances. Clarke's overall record as Scotland manager has been reasonably solid in terms of qualification campaigns, though performances at the tournaments themselves have been disappointing. His win percentage across competitive and friendly matches has hovered around the 40 to 50 percent range, with Scotland generally performing better in qualification than in the finals themselves. The team has shown an ability to grind out results against lower-ranked opposition and occasionally spring surprises against stronger sides, though consistency at the highest level has remained elusive. Scotland also participated in the UEFA Nations League across multiple editions under his tenure, with mixed results. One of the defining characteristics of Clarke's management style has been his ability to build team spirit and tactical organization, often setting Scotland up in a disciplined, hard-to-beat shape. He has worked effectively with a generation of talented Scottish players who ply their trade at top clubs across Europe, including players like Andrew Robertson, Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney, and John McGinn. However, questions have periodically been raised about attacking creativity and the team's ability to break down stubborn defenses, particularly in high-pressure tournament environments. It is worth noting that my knowledge has a cutoff and the football management landscape can change quickly, so if there have been any developments regarding Clarke's position or a potential managerial change after mid-2025, I would not have that information. As of my last knowledge, Clarke remained in charge and Scotland were continuing their preparations for the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign in UEFA competition. His tenure overall represents a period of genuine progress for Scottish football in terms of tournament qualification, even if the performances on the biggest stages have left supporters wanting more.