The Scottish FA have confirmed the new Scotland Mens backroom team which will work under Sebastien Pocognoli.
Following his appointment last month, and ahead of his first squad announcement next week, the Belgian has his coaching staff in place for the upcoming Nations League fixtures and beyond.
Alan Irvine will continue as assistant coach, combining that with his role at Everton. The 68-year-old previously coached Pocognoli at West Brom during the latter's playing days.
Former Belgium assistant Luke Benstead will leave his role as assistant and set-piece coach of Istanbul Basaksehir to join Scotland's coaching team.
Cameron Campbell, formerly of Aberdeen and Rangers and now of Tottenham Hotspur, is another new recruit.
Chris Woods will continue as goalkeeping coach.
Pocognoli said: “It was important for me to assemble the right backroom staff at the start of this new challenge. I took my time and did my research, and I’m delighted with the group we have.
“Alan Irvine signed me for West Bromwich Albion as a player back in 2014. Back then, I couldn’t have predicted that our paths would lead to the Scotland National Team.
“I am really pleased that Alan didn’t hesitate in agreeing to stay on. His passion for the role is obvious, as is his quality on the training pitch. He has the respect of everyone who has worked with him.
“His coaching career has lasted more than 30 years and he will bring invaluable experience to our group, particularly having recently experienced the FIFA World Cup and, of course, his ongoing work with Everton in the English Premier League.
“I was very impressed by Cameron Campbell when I met him, and the recommendations I have received on him from trusted contacts in the English Premier League and in Germany, has been outstanding.
“It is a bonus that Cameron is Scottish, so he has that level of familiarity with the game here, but he has been appointed for his ability as one of Europe’s outstanding young coaches – not his nationality.
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“You only have to look at the level he has worked at – and the players and coaches he has worked with – to see that he will bring a lot to the squad.
“Luke was known to me from his time in Belgium, where he has worked with some big talents in his seven years with the national team.
“He has such a rounded skillset, having worked as a performance analyst then as an assistant coach at the highest level, with that added responsibility for set-pieces, which he will continue with Scotland. His enthusiasm to join this exciting project really stood out.
“The same applies to Chris Woods. Not only on the back of a standout playing career, where he played international football, but for his expertise as a goalkeeping coach working with some excellent goalkeepers. Like Alan, he is clearly proud to represent Scotland and knows our group well.
“I have allocated all of the staff very clear responsibilities. I know they are all looking forward to the forthcoming camp and I am excited to get to work with them.”
The Scottish FA’s Chief Football Officer, Craig Mulholland, added: “Although we have only worked together for a short time, it came as no surprise to me, and the association, that Sébastien was as meticulous in assembling his backroom staff as he is every other aspect of his job.
“He had a clear vision for the profiles he wanted, but took his time in making the right selections. I am grateful for the support of the Scottish FA board in supporting the recruitment of the staff who Sebastien wanted to complete his team.
“I think what you can see now is an exciting group of staff that blends potential with experience, with no shortage of innovation and hunger.
“I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Andrew Hughes for his work with the national team and wish him well in his new position.
“Now, like everyone, I’m looking forward to Sébastien’s first squad selection and the start of a new UEFA Nations League campaign and an exciting time for our national team.”
Scotland's first Nations League fixture is in Slovenia on September 26.
