Scotland reach highest FIFA ranking in six years

Steve Clarke's side have risen to 30th place after an impressive run

Published 29th Jun 2023

Scotland have reached their highest point in the FIFA World Rankings in almost six years after an impressive start to Euro 2024 qualifying.

Four wins on the bounce - including against Spain and Norway - has put the national side in 30th place.

Steve Clarke's side have also recorded victories against Cyprus and Georgia to position themselves top of Group A at the halfway point.

It is the highest position the national side have been in the rankings since September 2017 - where they sat in 29th.

James Morrison has also been added to Steve Clarke's coaching staff.

The former Middlesbrough and West Brom midfielder earned 46 caps for Scotland during his career and was part of the backroom team for their Euro 2024 qualifier wins against Norway and Georgia earlier this month.

Following his retirement in 2019 Morrison joined West Brom's coaching staff and will continue in his role with the Baggies academy.

He told the Scottish FA website: "It was always a great honour to represent Scotland every time I put on the shirt and it is a privilege to be given an opportunity to work with the men's national team in a coaching capacity.

"During the recent camp, I witnessed the high standards driven by the coaching staff and players alike and I am thrilled to be a part of the group going forward, at what is a hugely exciting time for the Scotland men's national team."