Andy Robertson pays moving tribute to Diogo Jota as Scotland book World Cup spot

Robertson was overcome with emotion thinking about former Liverpool team-mate Jota.

Andy Robertson was overcome with emotion after Scotland’s win (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland captain Andy Robertson admitted he was “in bits” before their victory over Denmark which secured World Cup qualification for the first time in 27 years as he was overcome with emotion thinking about former Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota.

A dramatic 4-2 win booked Steve Clarke’s side spot in North America next summer and the pressure of seizing his last chance to play at the tournament had Robertson in turmoil in the hours leading up to kick-off as he recalled conversations with former Portugal forward Jota, who died in a car crash in the summer.