Andy Robertson reckons Scotland are in 'touching distance' of clinching Euro 2024 dream

Captain Andy Robertson knows Scotland will be within touching distance of their Euro 2024 dream if they grind it out against Georgia.

Steve Clarke’s side are looking to make it four straight wins on the bounce when the Georgians come to Hampden in Group A qualifying tomorrow evening. Robertson knows if the national team could make it 12 points from 12 at the halfway stage then they would be taking a major step towards next year’s finals in Germany.

The skipper, who led the nation to Euro 2020, stated: “Four games and 12 points would be special and it would put us within touching distance of what we want to achieve. But, if we don’t then it probably blows it open again because Georgia – they get points against us – they’ll all of a sudden be lifted and the gap won’t be as big as it could be.

“We know it’s going to be a tough game. Everyone in the squad, plus the manager and staff, is focused on Tuesday.”

The Georgians won in Cyprus at the weekend and sit second, behind Scotland but in front of some much bigger footballing nations. Scotland have now a perfect start to their qualifying with big victories over Cyprus, Spain and Norway.

It has been a big spell for the Scotland team. Robertson has called for the Tartan Army to play their part in getting the side over the line on Tuesday. He knows it offers its own challenge at the end of a long, hard season and the mental and physical drains that came from Saturday’s energy-sapping win in Oslo.

The Liverpool star admitted: “It was immediate focus on Tuesday. It’s a massive game. Tuesday’s such a big game for us now. Look, we were able to enjoy beating Norway – and for sure, the Tartan Army who came over were able to enjoy it a lot more than us.

“We flew straight back and