Burley wants chance to make amends

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His position is now set to be reviewed by the Scottish Football Association after a 1-0 defeat to Holland at Hampden consigned the Scots to third place in Group Nine, with Norway snatching the coveted runners-up spot that could lead to a play-off place.

Burley has found himself under increasing pressure in recent weeks but, when asked if he wants to remain at the helm, he replied: "Of course. I've been in the job a year and a half. It's probably a similar scenario to the last campaign. We lost to Italy then and we have now lost to Holland."

A superb effort from the home nation saw them stay on level terms until the 82nd minute when substitute Eljero Elia claimed the only goal of the game - maintaining Holland's 100 per cent record and shattering Scotland's hopes of reaching their first major tournament since France 98.

He added: "We deserved something in both situations. We move on. The players we have brought in have done well so there is plenty to build on and plenty of improving to be done.

"Certainly the attitude and commitment has been first-class. It wasn't to be. We've got to take it on the chin and make sure we qualify for the next one."

Whether Burley is given the chance to remain in the job remains to be seen.

"We were one step away," he said. "It's up to the SFA but as manager of Scotland, I'm certainly looking forward to the next few games."

He added: "You are always looking to improve, you are always looking to try to get better. Expectations are high.

"The whole structure has got to be better as far as bringing players through and quality. But I thought in the last couple of games we have shown that we have the appetite to qualify for major championships."