The Scottish FA is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach to succeed Steve Clarke.

Clarke, who had signed a new four-year deal in May, resigned following Scotland's group-stage exit at the World Cup this summer, ending his seven-year tenure.

Scotland return to action in the Nations League with a four-game block of fixtures, which begins away to Slovenia on 26 September.

It is understood Maxwell and Mulholland have spoken to a wide range of candidates from the UK and beyond.

Interviews have been conducted and the SFA is nearing an appointment. It is unclear whether the incoming head coach will be a Scot or foreigner.

Steven Naismith, who served as Clarke's assistant, said last month he expects to continue in the national team set-up under a new boss.