Scotland skipper Andy Robertson to play for ex-team-mate Diogo Jota at World Cup

After ‌Scotland secured their spot at the World Cup in November, ‌Robertson stated that his mind immediately went to ‌Jota, who passed away at the age of 28 in a ‌car accident last July.

On Monday, Robertson shared a message from Rute Cardoso as part of FIFA's 'Letters That ‌Unite' feature.

"Diogo frequently talked about you, ⁠of the bond ‌you formed, the struggles you shared, the obstacles, ​the joy, the discussions regarding football and aspirations," the letter read.

"The World ​Cup was one of those dreams, a dream that the two of you nurtured side ⁠by side with ​the same passion with which you took to the pitch.

"When I listened to your remarks and learnt what you felt on that day when ‌Scotland qualified for the World Cup after such a long wait, I realised that Diogo never really left the pitch."

"By achieving that moment and securing your place at the World Cup, you won’t be going alone; you'll be taking his dream with you too."

After reading the letter, Robertson declared that Jota would be ‌at the front of his mind when ​he captains Scotland at their first World ‌Cup in 28 years.

"I am not only just playing for me, I am playing for both of us," he added.