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Scotland told to make U-turn on hiring 51-cap player to get Champions League winning manager

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Scotland have been urged to ditch plans to appoint Steven Naismith as their new boss in favour of Rafael Benitez. Former Scotland international Naismith is the frontrunner to replace Steve Clarke as boss with a decision expected before next month’s Nations League fixtures. Naismith (centre) was part of the Scotland coaching staff for the World Cup qualifiers and the tournament itself Getty Naismith was part of Clarke’s backroom team and is being primed for the top job despite having an ill-fated spell as Hearts boss on his managerial roll of honour. Scotland told to hire Benitez instead Scottish FA (SFA) chiefs have a huge decision to make on the direction of their next head coach and former midfielder Gary McAllister believes they should cast their net further in the search for a new boss. Ex-Portugal manager Roberto Martinez and Everton boss David Moyes have also been linked with the vacant role. However, McAllister, who clocked up 57 caps for his country, believes former Liverpool a

First report: 51-cap Scotland star tipped to replace Steve Clarke as national team boss — talksport.com, 2d