Andy Robertson pays emotional Diogo Jota tribute after Liverpool star leads Scotland to World Cup

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An emotional Andy Robertson paid a special tribute to Diogo Jota after the Liverpool left back led Scotland to its first World Cup in nearly 30 years. Robertson therefore becomes the first man to captain Scotland to a World Cup in 28 years, and the Reds’ vice-captain was right at the heart of the drama after his mistake looked as though it might have cost his side dearly.

Andy Robertson celebrates with Scott McTominay after the latter's goal for Scotland against Denmark (Image: Getty Images) Speaking to BBC Sport after the game, a clearly emotional Robertson found it difficult to put the achievement into words. “I know with my age, this could be my last chance of a World Cup, I couldn’t get my mate Diogo Jota out of my head.

Diogo Jota and Andy Robertson were very close friends at Liverpool (Image: Getty Images) “We spoke so much together about the World Cup. “I know he’ll be somewhere smiling over me tonight, and I just couldn’t get him out of my head the whole day, I was in a bit of trouble in my room earlier.” Summing up his feelings on a special night for his country, Robertson added: “This group of boys, this group of staff, honestly, it’s the best group I’ve ever been involved in.