Burley sets World Cup target

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Installed on Thursday as the Scottish Football Association's surprise choice as national team coach, Burley now has the expectations of an entire country resting on his shoulders.

"It would mean everything to me to take Scotland to the World Cup," he said. "That is my focus and I'm going to give it everything. I had 16 years in England so I am fairly experienced."

He added: "My longest spell was at Ipswich where I was very proud of the players I brought through and our achievements in playing in Europe and finishing fifth (in the Premier League).

"As far as those qualities, working with players, working with teams, I feel I am ready for it.

"I don't think it's daunting but the expectations are huge. The nation expects. What Alex (former boss Alex McLeish) and Walter Smith did was phenomenal but I am looking forward to it."

Burley can be forgiven for unashamedly reciting the attributes which led to him being selected as the SFA's preferred candidate.

After all, at no stage was he installed as favourite by bookmakers while the other candidates - Graeme Souness, Mark McGhee and Tommy Burns - were all tipped to land the job at one stage.

"It depends on the qualifications you are looking for," said Burley.

"If you are looking for a Scottish manager who has done very well in every club he has been at in 16 years, who is passionate about Scotland, who is hungry, who is very focused, I think I come into that category."