The 30-year-old left back was given the armband six years ago and he thinks the years of experience he’s got under his belt since then have helped him settle into the role, but he’s just as “proud” to have it now as he was for his first game.

He told FourFourTwo magazine: “I’m a more experienced player and a more experienced captain [now].

“I was thrown in at the deep end and had to learn on the job.

“I think I take it in my stride now and deal with things differently – a lot better than I used to, but that’s an age and stage thing.

“You’d have to ask the boys and the manager if they agree with that.

“It’s still an honour. That feeling hasn’t diminished one bit.”

Andy is one cap away from breaking George Young’s 48-appearance record as Scotland’s most capped captain, and while it would be “special” for him to pass the milestone, he’s more interested in how the team performs.

He said: “Anyone who knows me knows that personal accolades will always come second to how the team is doing – you don’t get anywhere in football on your own – but it will be pretty special if I tick it off, given the captains who came before me.

“I grew up watching some of them, and the ones who were before my time have names and lasting legacies that carry a lot of weight.

“I hope I’ve got a lot more caps left in me.”