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Skipper relieved and honoured to lead Scotland to World Cup
Liverpool Echo
|November 20, 2025
AN emotional Andy Robertson expressed his relief after meeting his own high expectations and responsibilities of leading Scotland back to the World Cup.
The Liverpool left-back has long held that dream but it became his main driver in the summer when it appeared he would have a fight on to retain his place in his club side and given the 2026 tournament could well be his last chance.
After Tuesday's dramatic win over Denmark, Robertson is set to emulate Colin Hendry, Roy Aitken, Graeme Souness, Bruce Rioch, Billy Bremner, Tommy Younger and Willie Cunningham and lead Scotland on the biggest stage.
The realities of the task ahead will start to sink in as Robertson comprehends the enormity of Scotland's 4-2 triumph over the Danes, which came courtesy of brilliant stoppage-time strikes from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean.
"It'll be right up there with the best nights of my life," the 31-year-old said.
"To take this country to the World Cup is the hugest of honours.
This story is from the November 20, 2025 edition of Liverpool Echo.
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