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Andy Robertson on brink of tears as he pays tribute to Diogo Jota in emotional interview after Scotland qualified for the 2026 World Cup

Scotland and Liverpool defender Andy Robertson had to fight back the tears as he paid tribute to Diogo Jota after leading Scotland to their first World Cup since 1998.

Kieran Tierney's dramatic 93rd minute strike and Kenny McLean's half-way line effort ensured Steve Clarke's side wrote their name into the history books, with the Scots officially booking their place in the tournament.

Robertson, 31, is captain of the side and, barring injury, will skipper the team in the competition. After full time, the defender spoke about the late Jota, and how the two would exchange their hopes and dreams of the World Cup.