Hard for Clarke to reject Scotland - Dyer

Steve Clarke would find it hard to turn down the Scotland job, according to his Kilmarnock assistant Alex Dyer.

The Rugby Park boss is a leading candidate for the Hampden hot seat and Dyer believes Clarke would struggle to say no: “I know Steve’s ability, I know he’s a good manager. A very good manager,” he said.

“If the countr y comes for him, it will a great honour and he knows that. He’s done a great job here. He’s always left it open that he will he decide at the end of the season. At the end of the day, it’s a hard one to turn down. It’s the pinnacle of every manager’s career.”

Dyer insists the mounting speculation has not disrupted preparations as Kilmarnock look to secure their highest league finish since 1966.

“Steve copes fine,” Dyer said. “His mindset is to prepare for Rangers. What will be will be.

“It’s not the first time there has been speculation. He’s had it all season because of the job he’s done here. He’s ready and looking forward to the weekend.”