"Image source, SNS Glasgow nightclubs, red wine with Kenny Dalglish, and an incredibly moving tribute to the late Diogo Jota all came to mind for Scotland captain Andy Robertson. John McGinn spoke of the emotional torment of an epic night at Hampden. Craig Gordon reflected on his lengthy injury woes. And Lewis Ferguson was thinking of his wee girl on her birthday."
""I've hid it well, but today I've been in bits," the 31-year-old said. "I know the age I'm at, this could be my last chance to go to the World Cup. "I couldn't get my mate Diogo Jota out of my head today. We spoke so much about going to the World Cup because he missed the last one with Portugal and I did with Scotland. I know he'll be smiling over me today."
Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 at Hampden to qualify for the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998, triggering wild celebrations. Scott McTominay scored a remarkable goal and Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean added injury-time strikes to seal the victory. Players responded emotionally: captain Andy Robertson paid tribute to late friend Diogo Jota and admitted to being overwhelmed, John McGinn described deep emotional torment, Craig Gordon reflected on lengthy injury struggles, and Lewis Ferguson thought of his daughter on her birthday. The squad and staff were praised for unity and the manager's pre-match speech helped underline the night’s significance.
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