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Jurgen Klopp backs Andy Robertson to become new Scotland captain

Scotland full-back Andrew Robertson is now hopeful of a positive result against England in June
Image: Andy Robertson has two goals in 19 caps for Scotland

Jurgen Klopp has backed Andy Robertson to replace Scott Brown and become the new Scotland captain.

New Scotland manager Alex McLeish is looking for a new skipper following Brown's decision to retire from international football for the second time.

Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney captained Scotland in their most recent international - a 1-0 defeat to the Netherlands under interim manager Malky Mackay.

Jurgen Klopp celebrates the 4-1 win over West Ham at the final whistle
Image: Klopp believes Robertson is ready to captain his country

But with friendlies against Costa Rica and Hungary in March, Liverpool boss Klopp believes Robertson is ready to lead his country.

He said: "100% yes (he is ready). We spoke about his development, we spoke about the football things he has to do.

"I am not sure if I know plenty of the Scotland national team players, but Robbo for sure will be the future.

Andy Robertson has struggled to dislodge Moreno since joining Liverpool in the summer
Image: Robertson has made 18 appearances for Klopp's Liverpool since joining in the summer from Hull City

"He had a close relationship with all the boys here from the start so you could see he would be leading in the future. Scotland cannot make a mistake choosing Robbo.

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"Being from the first line-up of Liverpool players is a message as well. There are not many Scotland players at other top clubs like Manchester City, Manchester United.

"So yes, he'd be a good choice as Scotland national team captain. If they pick him I'd have no problem with that."

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