Friday International Round-Up: Robertson Sets Record, Jaros Debuts, and Figueroa Scores
Robertson Breaks Scotland Captaincy Record
Andy Robertson has set a new milestone as Scotland’s captain, leading his country to a 2-2 draw against Finland in their final warm-up game before Euro 2024 at Hampden Park. Robertson was instrumental in both of Scotland’s goals. His cross led to an own goal, opening the scoring, and a precise delivery to Lawrence Shankland resulted in the second goal.
Robertson was substituted just after the hour mark, and Finland managed to equalise with two late goals. This appearance marked Robertson’s 49th as Scotland’s captain, setting a new record for the national team.
England’s Narrow Defeat and Liverpool’s Representation
At Wembley, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez came on as second-half substitutes in England’s friendly match against Iceland. Despite their efforts, England fell to a 1-0 defeat. Another Liverpool player, Jarell Quansah, was an unused substitute during the match.
Meanwhile, Vitezslav Jaros made his senior international debut for Czechia, playing the second half in a dominant 7-1 victory over Malta. This friendly was the first of two warm-up matches for Czechia, who will face North Macedonia next.
Youth Success: Figueroa and Morrison Shine
At the youth level, Liverpool’s Academy forward Keyrol Figueroa scored the decisive goal for the USA U19s in a 1-0 win against Argentina. His performance highlights his growing potential and importance to the youth national team.
Kieran Morrison also made his mark in Belfast by assisting in Northern Ireland’s U19s’ 2-2 draw with Slovakia. Morrison’s contribution was pivotal in securing the draw for his team.
Conclusion
The international fixtures saw Liverpool players making significant contributions across various levels and national teams. Robertson’s record-setting captaincy, Jaros’ debut, and the impressive performances by Figueroa and Morrison underscore the depth of talent within the Liverpool squad. These games provide valuable experience and showcase the players’ abilities on the international stage.
