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It is clear the Scottish FA feel they have landed a serious coach.

They say they have appointed "one of Europe's brightest emerging coaching talents" by securing Sebastien Pocognoli.

Looking at his record against back-to-back Champions League winners PSG in France, you can understand why they think that.

Pocognoli's Monaco did the double over PSG last term, winning 1-0 at home before earning a very impressive 3-1 victory in Paris in March.

The pair also met in the Champions League knockout phase last season, with eventual tournament winners PSG progressing narrowly on aggregate.

A title winner in his homeland while managing Union Saint-Gilloise, Sebastien Pocognoli brings a reputation for playing eye-catching football.

However, the former left-back was sacked as Monaco boss in June after just eight months, making him available to the Scottish FA.

Following Steve Clarke's record-breaking spell, the demands on Pocognoli will be to deliver the same results as his predecessor, or better, while shifting the playing style and refreshing the squad.

That ain't an easy gig. We had a look at what awaits the new Scotland head coach.

Our gossip column this morning might give you a hint about who Sebastien Pocognoli is looking to add to his backroom team.

Hint: he's also Belgian, played for Everton in the Premier League, and is pictured in the graphic below.

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Sebastien Pocognoli spent time in England during his playing career, turning out for West Brom and Brighton, and earned 13 caps for Belgium.

After his sacking by Monaco in early June, he said he had learned lessons and would take time to prepare for his next job "with calm and determination".

He left having finished seventh in his sole season in Ligue 1, having been lured from Union Saint-Gilloise in the October.

It was at the progressive Belgian club - like Hearts, part of the Jamestown orbit - where he forged his reputation.

After his 17-year career as a left-back in the top divisions in England, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium ended, he worked with the youngsters at USG and with the Belgian national set-up.

Then, in 2024, he ascended to USG's senior team, winning the Belgian Super Cup almost immediately before leading the club to a first league title since 1935 and a tilt at the Champions League.

Before long, Monaco came calling, impressed by Pocognoli's bold approach. He was sacked in June after just eight months in the job.

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Scotland have a new head coach.

Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli becomes just the second foreign boss of the men's national team.

He replaces Steve Clarke and will introduce himself to the Scottish media shortly.

Barring any technical hitches, you should be able to watch that here.

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