ROBBO'S A SHIRE THING

Tartan Army skipper's shock at home county's tribute

- FROM SCOTT McDERMOTT in BOSTON

HE IS one of a trio of Scotland players to have their own wall mural along with John McGinn and Scott McTominay.

Now, Andy Robertson has an entire district named after him.

In the bowels of the Boston Stadium, the skipper had a genuine look of shock on his face when he heard the news.

Robertson grew up in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, as a boy.

To mark the achievement of leading his country into a World Cup, the council has decided to rename themselves 'East Robbo-shire' for however long Steve Clarke's side lasts in the tournament.

They launched it at a special celebration in Robertson's old school, St Joseph's Primary yesterday. And on the eve of their Group C opener against Haiti, it brought a huge grin to the skipper's face.

Not just that he was being honoured by his own people back home.

But also because Robertson knows Scotland's participation at the greatest show on earth - for the first time in 28 years - is certain to inspire the next batch of talented young players.