The party’s officially over: Scotland eliminated from the World Cup

Steve Clarke’s side managed only a single goalCan no longer qualify as one of best third-placed sidesScotland’s World Cup elimination has been confirmed after Saturday’s results in Group L, with the country failing to finish among the top eight of third-placed teams in the tournament’s group stage.Steve Clarke and his team had a stated aim of making history by becoming the first Scottish side to reach the knockout phase of a major finals. Instead, the event has once again caused crushing disappointment. Clarke has led Scotland to three major tournaments,…