Scotland manager Steve Clarke, who missed out on the Scotland squad for four major tournaments, says he empathizes with the players he will have to leave behind when selecting his own squad for Euro 2024. Clarke understands the disappointment of not being selected and acknowledges that injuries can also impact the final squad. Despite his own experiences of missing out on international tournaments, Clarke looks forward to the challenge of making tough decisions and sees it as part of his job. He reflects on his own past experiences of being left out of previous squads and admits that he now understands the reasoning behind those decisions. Clarke emphasizes that loyalty to players is important, but performance on the field will ultimately determine who makes the final squad. With emerging talents like Tino Livramento and Elliot Anderson in contention, Clarke acknowledges that there will be many factors to consider when making his selection.