He’s a national hero and there are few who deserve Scotland plaudits more than Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon.
After missing out on Euro 2024 selection in heartbreaking fashion, the shot-stopper put it behind him to fight back into Steve Clarke’s plans. He started, at the age of 42 following multiple serious injuries in his career and no Hearts matches this term, against Denmark with key saves to boot in a joyous 4-2 success.
It sends Scotland to the World Cup in America, Canada and Mexico next year and gives the Gorgie legend another chance to play for his country at a major tournament. Should Gordon be selected, he’d move past the likes of Peter Shilton on the all-time list of oldest players to have featured at the major finals.
History would already be made in surpassing Jim Leighton to become the Scotland player to play at the World Cup proper, likely to set a target that could stand for some time. But where would Gordon come in on the overall table by June 11th 2026? We take a look at the illustrious top 20, with the Hearts star thrown in to make it 21.
