'McLeish will invigorate Scottish squad'

The appointment of the new Scotland coach has been hailed a positive move by Liverpool defender Andy Robertson. The 24-year-old is one of the more experienced players in McLeish's squad and outlines his hopes for the new boss. 

Robertson spoke to 'Sky Sports News' and hailed the benefits that the new appointment will have for the younger players. He said: ''especially for the young lads and the new boys - I think it helps that a new manager is in because it is a clean slate for everyone," He added that ''I think that will help maybe the young lads, and perhaps boys that didn't get a chance under previous managers. That's the excitement of a new manager. People can build confidence and hopefully we can use that."

Particularly with new management, the Liverpool star noted that they ''all have to prove ourselves to the manager. He's obviously seen us play for our clubs but we have never worked under him...we need to prove that we are worthy of a place in the starting XI or a place in the squad.''

Robertson did not dismiss former boss Gordon Strachan either, he said that ''Gordon gave me my debut and played me in big games and put his faith in me. I'll always hold him in high regard.'' He added that McLeish is starting to put his own stamp on the squad and said ''in his first meeting he came across really positive and gave the boys belief coming out of it. I think that's what we need and long may that continue."

The Scotland captaincy is up for grabs after former captain Scott Brown retired last month from the international scene. Robertson said that any player would be honoured to lead their country, he said ''there's plenty of candidates in there'' but added that ''whoever gets it will have big boots to fill. The armband is a massive source of pride.''