Andy Robertson has drawn level with Sir Kenny Dalglish as the joint all-time record appearance maker for the Scotland national team after being named in Sebastien Pocognoli's team to play North Macedonia.
After making his debut for Scotland in on 5th March 2014 in a a 1-0 friendly win against Poland, few believed that Robertson would go on to become one of the most complete left-backs of the modern era, let alone the nation's record appearance maker.
It was the Scotsman's switch to Premier League giants Liverpool in 2017 that kick-started his rise to the top, able to showcase his raw talent on the global stage and leaving the club in 2026 as a European champion and two-time Premier League winner, also clinching numerous other club and individual accolades on Merseyside.
He was made Scotland captain under the stewardship of Alex McLeish in 2018, and he has since led the nation to three major tournaments -- the Euros in 2020 and 2024 and the World Cup in 2026.
Following Robertson's record-breaking inclusion against North Macedonia, we take a look a look at the top 10 players with the most appearances for Scotland.
Most capped players for Scotland
- Andrew Robertson - 102*
- Kenny Dalglish - 102
- John McGinn - 94*
- Jim Leighton - 91
- Craig Gordon - 84
- Darren Fletcher - 81
- Alex McLeish - 77
- Paul McStay - 76
- Ryan Christie - 74*
- Scott McTominay - 74*
*Refers to Scotland internationals who are still playing.
Tied with Robertson in the all-time Scotland appearances standings -- at least until Monday night when the Tartan Army travel to Switzerland -- is Kenny Dalglish.
Dalglish, who -- like Robertson -- represented Scotland and Liverpool, scored 30 times and registered eight assists in 102 appearances for the national team, with one of his goals coming in a famous 3-2 victory against Netherlands in the 1978 World Cup.
While Robertson has levelled, and is set to break, Dalglish's record, he expressed his admiration for the iconic forward.
The Tottenham Hotspur defender said: "There are normal seats but there's one throne and Kenny Dalglish should be sat on it. Friday night's not about me. Friday night's about the greatest player of all time in our country, and for me, that will always be Kenny."
Third in the standings is Aston Villa's John McGinn, who will also be looking to surpass Dalglish's 102 appearances in the coming months. Should the midfielder outlast Robertson in the current Scotland setup, he may even look to take the crown as the nation's most capped player by the time that he hangs up the boots.
Scott McTominay and Ryan Christie are amongst the current Scotland seniors who will be looking to climb the rankings, while trusted stopper Craig Gordon -- who retired as recently as July aged 43 -- ended his career with 84 international appearances.
