Scottish football coach and former player, head coach of Manchester United Under-18s
Scotland has named Sebastien Pocognoli as its new head coach, succeeding Steve Clarke. Pocognoli, a 39-year-old former Belgium international, has led Union Saint-Gilloise to a Belgian title and most recently managed Monaco. His appointment signals a shift to a front-foot, high-press style and aims to build on Clarke’s foundations.
A gifted United youth striker, JJ Gabriel, has told the club he wants to cancel his registration. European clubs including Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG are monitoring the situation as United tries to persuade him to stay while he remains under contract until the end of the season.