Robertson set to equal Dalglish’s Scotland cap record

Andy Robertson is expected to equal Kenny Dalglish’s Scotland appearance record of 102 caps when Scotland face North Macedonia at Hampden on Friday, a milestone Robertson says should focus attention on Dalglish’s career rather than confer equal standing on them as players.

The Scotland captain said Dalglish’s record had stood for four decades and that the former forward’s achievements and contribution to the country deserved recognition. Robertson, who played alongside Dalglish at Liverpool, said he would share the numerical record but did not want that to obscure Dalglish’s importance to Scotland.

Dalglish’s last Scotland appearance was against Luxembourg, 40 years before the anticipated milestone. Robertson has said Dalglish often reminds him that reaching 102 caps was harder in an era with fewer international matches. The two have also maintained a personal connection: Robertson said Dalglish was among the first to contact him after he became Scotland captain and offered to be someone he could turn to for advice.

If Robertson plays against North Macedonia, he would draw level with Dalglish. He is then expected to have an opportunity to surpass the record when Scotland play...