Scots should aim for the top says Robson

Scotland midfielder Barry Robson believes George Burley's side should set their sights on finishing on top of their World Cup qualifying group.

The Scots recovered from the shock of their opening defeat against Macedonia with a victory in Iceland and Robson sees no reason why they can't carry that momentum into Saturday's clash against Norway at Hampden Park.

A victory over Norway would keep Scotland in touch with group leaders Holland ahead of their crucial meetings later in the qualifying campaign and Celtic star Robson insists his team should be looking to take the automatic place in the 2010 World Cup finals.

“We have got to try to make sure we finish top of the group,” he said. “Everybody knows how strong and good Holland are, but with the players we have got, we can try and upset Holland at home.

“It has been done before and I think we can do it again. We are under no illusions how hard it's going to be. We know how good Holland are.

“It's a massive fight for first place and second place but we have got to try to believe we can upset Holland.”

While Robson maintains a positive attitude on and off the pitch, he is realistic enough to know that defeat against the Norwegians would make qualification difficult.

And he realises Norway's home draw with Iceland in their only game so far will make them dangerous opponents.

“They won't be pleased,” the former Dundee United skipper said. “They are a decent footballing nation as well, Norway, and have some right good players.

“It's a massive game for them as well, they are trying to stay in it.

“And if we lose it's not going to be too hot for us either. It's two teams going to be gung-ho, right up for it.”