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Pocognoli was announced as Scotland's new boss on Monday, signing a two-year deal to take him through to the end of Euro 2028.

The decision was made after Steve Clarke stepped down from the role after Scotland's group-stage exit from the 2026 World Cup, where it won just one of its three matches.

Pocognoli, who is just the second foreign boss to take charge of Scotland after German Berti Vogts, most recently coached at Monaco last season.

However, he won just 16 of his 38 games at the helm before being sacked by the Ligue 1 club, after a seventh-place finish in the competition.

Nevertheless, Pocognoli is relishing the task ahead with Scotland, which is preparing for a home European Championship campaign in 2028.

"I'm very proud to be here. It's a very strong challenge, with a project to develop the future of Scottish football," the Belgian said.

"There are the metrics, but the human aspect was also very important. I never go to a challenge where I can't feel the connection.

"Scotland is a passionate country and I think also, regarding the strong foundation that Steve Clarke and his staff did, that I can use this heritage to put the next accent in the style of play, while also developing players for the future.

"That's why I'm here."

Pocognoli's first game in charge will see his Scotland side take on Slovenia in the Nations League on 26 September.

Three days later, he will lead the Tartan Army at home for the first time, when they take on Switzerland in the same competition.