Scottish media makes bold Andy Robertson prediction with Liverpool legend in his sights

Andy Robertson turned hero for Scotland, bagging a crucial last-minute goal to steer his country clear of UEFA Nations League relegation. The Tartan Army is now set to navigate a relegation playoff to remain in their current tier of the competition.

Following an uplift in form, Scotland managed to snatch two consecutive victories—turning what seemed an inevitable demotion into a fight for survival. On a night that would become etched in Scottish football history, it was who stole the headlines

After his stellar show against Croatia caught eyes, Reds loanee once again sparked intrigue amongst supporters and pundits alike, showing top form during his time at Middlesbrough in the Championship. Arne Slot will no doubt be eager to welcome back a victorious Robertson, while Middlesbrough's temporary addition continues to impress on loan.

The night wasn't just a victory for Scotland, but also a personal milestone for Robertson, hitting his 80th cap—a count that now ties him with Darren Fletcher for third in Scotland’s all-time appearance list.

Remarkably, Robertson's winner came via a powerful header, considered even more poignant as it brought his total to four international goals, and happened at the very ground where he earned his first cap a decade ago. Here is what media in Scotland made of it.

Frazer Wilson -

"What a way for skipper Andy Robertson to celebrate his 80th cap - which moves him level third with Darren Fletcher in Scotland's all-time appearance list."

"His thumping header in injury time was his fourth goal for his county and fittingly it came in the same venue where he won his first cap, 10 years ago, in a 1-0 friendly win over the Poles. At 30, it's plausible that the left back could be the first to surpass Kenny Dalglish's record of 102 caps. Despite a few early hiccups last night, the captain was always eager to get involved and made some crucial defensive interceptions."

"It's been an extraordinary decade for the Liverpool player who was still with Dundee United when he debuted in Warsaw in March 2014 - just a year after leaving Queen's Park for Tannadice. He continues to be a key figure for Clarke as both aim to qualify for their first World Cup in two years."

Graeme McGarry -

"The Scotland captain has been a fantastic servant for his country, and he brought up a significant milestone as he earned his 80th cap here, drawing him level with Darren Fletcher as the joint-third highest cap holder of all time. Only Jim Leighton and Kenny Dalglish are now ahead of him in the pecking order."

"It was fitting that he marked the occasion with a quite brilliant header into the top corner in the dying moments of an absorbing contest, popping up to give Scotland a win that they deserved for their sheer heart alone.

"No one epitomized that more than Robertson. His contribution is often underestimated, if not overlooked entirely, but the Liverpool man can be rightly proud of his Scotland career to date, and will hope to lead the national side to further success in the future," he continued. "Steve Clarke, you old cad you.

"Who says the Scotland manager doesn't have a sense of humor? He certainly had the nation going with his bit of kidology prior to this game that the name on every member of the Tartan Army's lips, Ben Doak, might not make the starting XI.

"There he was though on the teamsheet, much to the relief of the nation. And within minutes, he made a telling contribution, showing the awareness to lift his head and pick out McGinn at the edge of the box to sweep the ball home. Though, it would be remiss not to note the role of Billy Gilmour, who sliced open the Polish defense with a brilliant line-breaking pass to find his winger in the first place.

"Doak was almost in again moments later, and then he produced a moment of brilliance as he skinned Zalewski and was desperately unlucky not to have a teammate read his low cross into the box through the legs of a Polish defender. The Scottish defense had a spell under the cosh after that, but every time they could find Doak on the right, he not only offered respite with his ball carrying ability, but he had the Poles like rabbits staring into headlights."

Mark Atkinson -

"Robertson won his 80th cap in Warsaw, joining Darren Fletcher in third place for all-time appearances. Came close just before the break with an effort that was deflected over.

"Stretched at times defensively, the Liverpool man looked to be suffering from an injury from 60 minutes onwards but cajoled the team on until the very end, popping up at the far post to head home in stoppage time. A proper captain's moment.

"Was there any doubt he would start? ," he added on Doak. "The jet-heeled winger picked up from where he left off against Croatia, supplying John McGinn for the opening goal with a nice pass and then consistently driving at the Polish defense.

"As expected for one so young at 18, he doesn't get everything right in the final moment, but he was Scotland's most dangerous outlet yet again. A player who gets you on the edge of your seat. Came off on 66 minutes for Ryan Christie."