Andy Robertson determined to make Scotland return as Steven Naismith insists friendlies are vital World Cup preparation

Andy Robertson is determined not to let Covid wipe him out of Scotland’s friendly double header.

The Liverpool skipper’s positive test has now been confirmed with Steve Clarke resigned to having to do without his skipper in Thursday's humanitarian fundraiser against Poland.

But coach Steven Naismith has confirmed Robertson hopes to be back with the squad in time to lead the team out against either Austria or Wales next Tuesday night - in the final warm up match ahead of this summer’s World Cup play-offs.

Naismith said: “That has still to be discussed as the week goes on. Obviously for the first game he will be ruled out.

“But the way the rules and the regulations and how he is feeling will determine whether he will be involved for the second game.

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“He is the captain, he is the leader. The transition from him coming into the squad and being around the squad to him now becoming a leader has been a fantastic journey.

“I have seen it close hand as a player and now you come and see him and when he is not here the dynamic slightly changes.

“But what he has done in his career in a short period of time and the reason he has had that success is because he is driven, he is humble and he understands that he