Robertson set to make history but his hero Dalglish will always be King

What the report says

Scotland captain Andy Robertson is poised to equal Kenny Dalglish’s long-standing men’s national-team caps record and could surpass it in the days ahead, according to BBC Sport Football. The article, by Tom English, focuses on Robertson’s reflections ahead of Scotland’s Nations League match against North Macedonia at Hampden, where he is set to win his 102nd cap if selected. If all goes to plan, he would then move beyond Dalglish’s mark in the following match in St Gallen, Switzerland.

Robertson describes the milestone as emotionally significant, saying the thought of it still gives him “goosebumps.” He also makes clear that his admiration for Dalglish runs deeper than the record itself. The piece highlights Robertson’s view that Dalglish remains Scotland’s greatest player, and notes the strong personal link between the families, including meetings, support during Robertson’s Liverpool move and memories involving his late grandfather.

The BBC story places Robertson’s achievement within a wider career that began with his debut in 2014 and went on to include major club honours with Liverpool. It also underlines his long role as Scotland captain and his emphasis on family, humility and the importance of young players coming through. The broader context is that Robertson’s record-breaking appearance would be a notable moment in Scottish football history, while for Robertson himself the immediate priority remains Scotland’s result rather than the personal landmark.