HEAT IS ON BUT SCOTS ARE WARMED UP

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If the weather back in Scotland, then you look out of the window in the morning and the sun's out and you can go and train in a nice environment? I think it makes a difference.

“That's three times we've done it in November and I think no matter who the next head coach is, it's something they should be putting into the schedule when possible.”

The next head coach? That's a nod to the fact that Clarke's own time is nearing a close. But tonight, at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium - the impressive, sparkling home of Olympiacos - Clarke has the chance to edge even closer to a place in the annals of Scottish football.