Scotland captain Andy Robertson paid tribute to former Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota, who died final summer season in a street visitors accident.
“I’ve hid it properly, however at the moment I have been in bits,” the 31-year-old stated. “I do know the age I am at, this could possibly be my final likelihood to go to the World Cup.
“I could not get my mate Diogo Jota out of my head at the moment. We spoke a lot about going to the World Cup as a result of he missed the final one with Portugal and I did with Scotland. I do know he’ll be smiling over me at the moment.
“I am so glad it is ended up this fashion. This group of boys, this group of employees – it is the very best group I have been concerned in.
“The supervisor’s speech earlier than the sport was unbelievable. He went by way of the large moments we have had. Qualifying for the Euros – he could not fairly keep in mind – we have been in Wunderbar. He stated ‘let’s make it one other one’.
“We have been fairly emotional. To do it for him, the employees and all our households, it will go down as one of many biggest nights of my life.
“That simply sums up this squad. By no means say die. We simply hold going proper to the tip and one of many craziest video games. We put the nation by way of it, however I am positive it is value it. We’ll the World Cup.
And, addressing BBC Scotland anchor Kelly Cates, Robertson added: “I can not wait to get again all the way down to Liverpool to have a pink wine with yer da.”
