The skipper admits Scotland could have done some things much better against Haiti but only one thing matters in World Cup quest
The skipper admits Scotland could have done some things much better against Haiti but only one thing matters in World Cup quest’s side secured a priceless 1-0 victory in their Group C opener in Boston, thanks to John McGinn’s first-half winner.
Irrespective of the Scots’ performance, Robertson is adamant they’ve achieved what they set out to do by picking up three points against the Caribbean minnows.
“This was the game people expected us to win. Let’s be honest, people back in Scotland didn’t really know anything about Haiti.
“We’d done our homework and knew it would be difficult. We knew how they’d be difficult, with counter-attacks because they’re really strong and quick.
“Could we have been better on the ball? Yeah. Could we maybe have defended higher up the pitch at times? Maybe.
“Could the next two games maybe suit us better with less expectation? Time will tell.
“We’re now on three points. What we need to go through, we don’t know yet.
“But we’ve certainly made a big step today. None of the lads are shying away from it - we want to be the first Scotland team to make history. Scotland deserved their victory against Haiti, even if they made it hard for themselves at times. They couldn’t find a second goal after McGinn had put them in front and had to defend their own box towards the end to secure the win.
The likes of Grant Hanley and Lewis Ferguson put in excellent performances, as did young winger Ben Gannon-Doak who played a major part in the build-up to the goal. Robertson played alongside the £20m Bournemouth kid at Liverpool and says he can be a game-changer for his country.
“The experienced boys are still trying to help him because at times he does things that can frustrate us, of course he does. “But he’s an incredible talent. He’s lightning quick, he can take a player on, he can make something happen in the game.
“So he’s such a talent, a good player and such a good guy because he listens to all of us. “But there were others too. Hanley and Jack Hendry at the back were outstanding. Fergie as well.
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