Strachan wants Euro league

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Both Celtic and Rangers have shown a strong interest in joining the English leagues, and Strachan believes it would be a beneficial move on many levels.

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Two teams in Scotland: But Strachan wants Celtic to play the best in Europe on a weekly basis

The 50-year-old suggests a European league is more likely to materialise, given the vehement objection of Barclays Premiership clubs to the Old Firm being allowed to join their ranks.

But Strachan said: "If we could get into a British league, I don't just think it would help us financially, it would also help this West of Scotland thing we have to live with.

"I often think how exciting it would be to have Manchester United, Arsenal or Chelsea coming to Parkhead.

"Sometimes you hear our people singing the IRA stuff, but I think all that would go if we were in a bigger league.

"It would enlarge the scene, provide more breathing space and people would get on with their lives.

"People from the outside looking in would no longer say to some Old Firm fans, 'Are you guys going to grow up ... are youse all mad?"'

Strachan suggests as many as 50 leading clubs could be involved if the long-mooted European league does become a reality.

He added: "It will happen and the sponsors would flock to it. I really think it's going to happen."