Andy Robertson in 2026 and 2014
Andy Robertson in 2026 and in 2014, when he made his Scotland debut. Composite: Guardian Design; Getty Images
Andy Robertson in 2026 and in 2014, when he made his Scotland debut. Composite: Guardian Design; Getty Images
Record-breaking Andy Robertson is Scotland’s finest captain

As he passes Kenny Dalglish’s appearance total, it is important to remember that it is the left-back’s journey that sets him apart

Andy Robertson may not be Scotland’s greatest player, but he is indisputably their finest captain. It counts as sacrilege, even to generations who have watched Kenny Dalglish only on YouTube, to reputationally place Robertson above the Liverpool hero on the basis of a cap haul that will reach 103 in St Gallen on Monday. Dalglish’s international career ended at 102 and the curious events that meant he missed the 1986 World Cup.