"I've hid it well, but today I've been in bits. 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. I know he'll be smiling over me today. I'm so glad it's ended up this way."
"That just sums up this squad. Never say die. We just keep going right to the end and one of the craziest games, we put the country through it, but I'm sure it's worth it. We're going to the World Cup. This group of boys, this group of staff - it's the best group I've been involved in. The manager's speech before the game was unbelieva"
Scotland beat 10-man Denmark 4-2 at Hampden Park to secure World Cup qualification for the first time since 1998. Scott McTominay opened with an overhead kick, Rasmus Hojlund equalised from the penalty spot after Andy Robertson conceded the spot-kick, and Lawrence Shankland restored Scotland's lead following Rasmus Kristensen's red card. Patrick Dorgu levelled for Denmark, but Kieran Tierney's stunning strike in the 93rd minute put Scotland ahead, and Kenny McLean sealed qualification with a shot from the halfway line in stoppage time. Andy Robertson said he was emotional, thought of late teammate Diogo Jota, and praised the squad's never-say-die spirit. Scotland have won four of their last six matches against Denmark.
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