Belgian Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland boss
Sebastien Pocognoli has been appointed as the new head coach of the Scotland men's national football team on a two-year contract. The 39-year-old Belgian replaces Steve Clarke and brings experience from his time managing Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco.
Why it matters
This appointment marks a significant shift in leadership for the Scottish national team, as Pocognoli becomes only the second foreign manager in the team's history.
Image source, Scottish FA Image caption, Sebastien Pocognoli has signed a two-year deal as Scotland head coach
The Scottish FA say they have appointed "one of Europe's brightest emerging coaching talents" by securing Sebastien Pocognoli as Scotland men's new head coach on a two-year deal.
The 39-year-old Belgian, who replaces Steve Clarke, left Monaco at the end of last season and previously led Union Saint-Gilloise to a first league title in 90 years in 2024-25.
He becomes just the second foreign boss of the Scotland men's team, after German Berti Vogts.
"When I first heard of the interest, I was immediately excited about the opportunity," said former Belgium international Pocognoli.
"Scotland's supporters are famous for their passion - most recently at the World Cup in the USA - and I have experienced it myself as a player for Belgium when we played in 2013.
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