Robertson Set to Match Dalglish’s Scotland Cap Record

Scotland captain Andy Robertson is set to reach a historic milestone this Friday, earning his 102nd international cap in a match against North Macedonia at Hampden Park. The appearance will move the veteran full-back into a tie with the legendary Kenny Dalglish for the most games played in the national team's history. Robertson is expected to break the record outright when Scotland travels to face Switzerland on Monday.

The record has stood for nearly forty years, marking Dalglish as the gold standard of Scottish soccer since his final appearance in the 1980s. Robertson, who has led the national side through a period of renewed competitiveness, spoke with reverence about matching the tally of a player he considers the greatest in the country's history. He noted that while the numbers may soon be equal, Dalglish’s legacy remains singular in its importance to the nation.

The connection between the two players is deepened by their shared ties to Liverpool, where Robertson has played for the last nine years. Robertson shared that Dalglish frequently reminds him that reaching 100 caps was a significantly more difficult feat during his era. Despite the teasing, Robertson admitted that the gravity of the achievement only recently set in after he moved past other Scottish icons like Darren Fletcher and Jim Leighton on the all-time list.

Tomorrow is another reason for our country to honour one of the greatest players that has played a game. He’s definitely the greatest from Scotland.

What to watch next: Robertson is on track to become Scotland’s all-time appearance leader on Monday during the team's visit to Switzerland.