Andy Robertson named in Scotland squad for World Cup as big transfer decision beckons
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAndy RobertsonScotland manager Steve Clarke has announced his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the national team set to travel to the United States this summer.Andy Robertson will captain Scotland this summer(Image: Kate McShane, Getty Images)Scotland's World Cup squad has been revealed ahead of this summer's tournament with Liverpool defender Andy Robertson leading out his country.Steve Clarke has confirmed the 26 players who will carry the nation's hopes when they head to the United States in June. Robertson has been included as captain as he prepares to make a decision on his next club, which could come before the tournament.The left-back will play his final game for Liverpool against Brentford this weekend and took to social media to criticize his teammates after the defeat to Aston Villa on Friday.
It appears that Tottenham is in pole position to sign Robertson, should it secure Premier League survival in the last week of the season.READ MORE: Liverpool fans have Alisson transfer theory after seeing new home kit for next seasonREAD MORE: 8 Liverpool stars at risk of playing final game for club in Brentford deciderBen Gannon-Doak has also secured a place in Steve Clarke's 26-man squad after making three substitute appearances for Bournemouth since recovering from a serious hamstring injury sustained in Scotland's victory over Denmark in November.Amongst Scotland's selections is Southampton striker Ross Stewart, who has been recalled after an impressive run of form. The former Ross County and Sunderland forward has found the net 10 times in his last 21 outings, helping Saints reach the Championship play-off final.The 29-year-old earned his only two caps back in 2022 before injury hindered his progress.
He joins Che Adams, Lyndon Dykes, Lawrence Shankland and George Hirst as Scotland's striking options.Scotland manager Steve Clarke(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)Rangers winger Findlay Curtis has retained his spot after making his debut against Japan in March following an impressive loan spell with Kilmarnock, reports Aberdeen Live.Clarke has opted for Angus Gunn, Craig Gordon and Liam Kelly as goalkeepers, with the trio having featured in just seven club matches between them all season. John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson and Ryan Christie make up a formidable midfield contingent, with wingers Curtis and Gannon-Doak also included.Clarke faced several tough calls in attack, with Oli McBurnie, Oliver Burke and Kieron Bowie all staking their claims, but Stewart pipped them to a spot while Hirst has held onto his place alongside established names Dykes, Adams and Shankland.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Andy RobertsonLiverpool FC