“When I first spoke to Steve about the possibility of coming back it was a no brainer. I loved playing for my country, I’ve loved being part of the coaching team previously and I can’t wait to help support the mission to take Scotland to a World Cup again.”
Hughes added: “My father is Scottish and as well as this being a proud moment for me and my family, it is a hugely exciting time as a coach to be part of a World Cup qualifying campaign, with such a talented squad, following back-to-back Euro qualifications. I can’t wait to get started.”
Everton assistant and former Preston, Sheffield Wednesday and West Brom manager Alan Irvine will continue as one of Clarke’s assistants.
Scotland begin their World Cup qualifying campaign away to Denmark on 5 September and will also play Belarus and Greece this autumn.
“I am delighted to have Steven and Andrew with us for the World Cup qualifying campaign,” said Clarke.
“Steven has been with us before and brings a real complementary skill set to myself and Alan Irvine. He has had opportunities to return to full-time club football, so it says a lot for his pride in the national team that he has agreed to join up with us again.
“I am also really pleased to have Andrew with us. He has coached in a variety of roles since retiring from playing but has excelled as set-piece coach at Norwich City and now Leicester City and I am grateful to Marti Cifuentes for allowing Andrew to work with us during the international windows.”
