As a kid just thinking of playing for Scotland was enough. I didn't take thoughts as far as World Cup.. and won't now even one game from it SAYS ANDY ROBERTSON

CAPTAINING Scotland at a World Cup. It’s so close, Andy Robertson can almost touch it.

- SCOTT McDERMOTT

But the reality? He daren't even think about it. Not yet, anyway. That's a mantra the Liverpool star has lived by throughout his career and he hasn't done too badly.

Robertson is no stranger to big games. He's already played in three Champions League Finals, winning one of them in 2019.

He's also won two Premier League titles and countless other trophies at Anfield.

But this feels different for the 31-year-old. It’s his country. it's Hampden, where he grew up as a talented Queen's Park kid.

And now he’s 90 minutes from leading Scotland out at World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Robertson knows there is no point trying to play down the magnitude of this game against Denmark.

But he’s adamant he doesn't feel nervous about the prospect... only excitement at the chance to fulfil a lifetime dream.

As for captaining Scotland at a World Cup, Robertson said: “I don't like thinking about it. I just hope I can talk about it on Tuesday night.

“T've been lucky enough to play in Champions League Finals and win trophies.

“But what I've been good at is not talking about it before it actually happens.

“Tm excited for the game and looking forward to a one-game shootout for the World Cup. Hopefully if it happens, I'll be able to tell you how I feel about it.

“‘Tm not sure it's nerves, it's excitement. Playing for Scotland is always a level up.