Scots eye Strachan as Levein axed

Former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is tipped to become the new Scotland boss as Craig Levein was sacked last night.

Levein finally paid the price for Scotland’s dismal start to their World Cup qualifying campaign after being “relieved of his duties” as national team manager.

But the former Dundee United and Hearts manager will continue to receive his wages after the Scottish Football Association (SFA) agreed to honour the remaining 20 months of his contract.