Defender Robertson named Scotland captain

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Andy Robertson has won 22 Scotland capsInternational friendly: Scotland v BelgiumVenue: Hampden Park, Glasgow Date: Friday, 7 September Kick-off: 19:45 BSTCoverage: Listen on BBC Radio Scotland; live text commentary on BBC Sport website

Andy Robertson has been confirmed as Scotland's new captain.

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The Liverpool left-back, 24, takes over from Celtic midfielder Scott Brown, who retired from international duty for a second time earlier this year.

Defenders Charlie Mulgrew and Scott McKenna had skippered Alex McLeish's side in recent friendly matches.

McLeish's team host Belgium in a friendly on Friday before opening their Nations League campaign against visitors Albania next Monday.

Champions League finalist Robertson, who finished as Scotland captain against Costa Rica in March, has won 22 international caps.

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He scored his second Scotland goal in last year's win against Lithuania, having netted against England in 2014.

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Source: bbc.com