Scotland manager Steve Clarke has become the most successful manager in the country’s history - with the breathtaking 4-2 win over Denmark seeing him lead his team to a record third major tournament.
Taking Scotland to next year’s World Cup in Canada, the USA and Mexica is arguably the crowning achievement of Clarke’s long career in football.
His playing career saw him run out for St Mirren, Scotland and Chelsea, where he won three major trophies.
Read more: 32 incredible photos of Scotland fans and the Tartan Army during historic 4-2 win over Denmark
A swift move to management followed with spells at Newcastle United, Chelsea, West Ham United, West Bromwich Albion, Reading, Aston Villa and Liverpool, where he worked alongside fellow Scotland hero Kenny Dalglish.
He returned to Scotland to manage Kilmarnock in 2017, leading them to a European place in his first full season in charge, before taking the Scotland job in May 2019.
A year later he took the team to Euro 2020, their first major tournament in 23 years, before also qualifying for Euro 2024.
The team underperformed at both European Championships, but that’s all been forgotten now they are heading to their first World Cup for nearly 30 years.
Here are 20 quotes from the Scotland’s master of qualification,
17. Steve Clarke on...his childhood
"We had a black and white telly in the corner of the room that had three channels. There was nothing to keep you around the house. It was a different time." | Getty Images
18. Steve Clarke on...early football memories
"When I was little I got to dribble the ball around while my older brother Paul, who played for a long time for Kilmarnock, my dad and my uncle Jimmy - who was at Celtic as a kid and played with Morton and Cambridge City - kicked it hard and I got punted out the way. But gradually I got allowed into the game." | Getty Images
19. Steve Clarke on...his time at Kilmarnock
"In my time at Kilmarnock, I'm sorry I didn't win you a trophy but I stand here in front of three stands of Kilmarnock supporters - that is my trophy." | Getty Images
20. Steve Clarke on...returning to Scotland to live
"It's lovely being back in the west of Scotland, really nice." | Getty Images