In addition to the recollection of his punk family, who proudly watched from the stands. Devlin’s experience on his Hampden debut was entirely different from CR7’s, who became irrationally angry with everyone before storming down the tunnel following a frustrating night. The 30-year-old may have only played for the final two minutes plus extra time. But that was long enough to result in a valiant block by Rafael Leao of AC Milan and assist earn a courageous point against the leaders of the Nations League group.

Along with his brother Johnny, wife Lauren, kids Josh and Oliver, and father Charlie who was watching from the Main Stand, it’s a night he will never forget. Additionally, he gets a unique memento for his wall courtesy of the management.

“I got a strip with my name and the number one that the manager gave me,” he stated. Thus, I’m thrilled about it. To be fair, I believe that Che may have gotten Ronaldo’s top. I doubt that he was overjoyed when it was all over!

“We had to annoy them a lot tonight, and we succeeded in doing so. However, we most likely had the better opportunities to win the game during the course of it. Undoubtedly,

It’s an exciting time for my family, myself, and most likely everyone who saw me play football growing up. It’s a memorable occasion, but much more so, the team achieved a positive outcome that we most likely deserved during the previous several games. The past several games, we’ve most likely earned more than a point. We succeeded in obtaining one today, out of six, and this should serve as a foundation for future success.

Devlin could never be accused of having an accelerated path to success. Having been released by Motherwell when he was young, the right back has had to work hard. He had stints at Ayr United and Stenhousemuir before stepping up to play for Walsall. Livingston gave Devlin his big break in the Scottish Premiership after two years in the West Midlands, and three outstanding years with the Lions secured him a transfer to Aberdeen.

The Scotland cap on Tuesday night was a reward for a hard-working career. And for the devoted support of his family. Not much more than father Charlie.

As happy and pleased as I am, Devlin stated, “it’s also for them.” They undoubtedly travelled all across the nation to watch me when I was younger and playing part-time in Scotland’s League One and Championship. Then with Aberdeen last year, throughout Europe as well. For them, it’s a significant prize.

“There have always been ups and downs in my work. However, I wouldn’t change a thing because going through those ups and downs helped me get to where I am now. This is an important time for me.

“I recognise that millions of individuals aspire to have the chance to continue. I will always be grateful for that.

Clarke praised Devlin’s decisive block to deny Leao later, calling it “brave.” The Dons player, nevertheless, maintains that he was merely adhering to the rules established by his teammates in previous games. In order to keep Ronaldo and company at bay and record Scotland’s first point, John Souttar, Grant Hanley, and custodian Craig Gordon were absolute monsters.

Devlin is now fighting for a spot in the team for the double header against Croatia and Poland next month. That’s what you need to do, he stated. All you have to do is perform well on the pitch for your team. Now that we’re back, you know that this month will be difficult, but you simply need to keep working hard and, if it’s

“At times those blocks are what you have to do as a defender. I took inspiration from the boys in the last few games. They’ve had to make blocks and Craigy has made a few big saves. You just have to come on and do your part.”

There’s little time for Devlin to relax and enjoy the moment before Aberdeen put their 100 per cent record on the line at Celtic Park on Saturday. But that’s exactly what Dons boss Jimmy Thelin would have been stressing to the Pittodrie vice-captain.

He said: “The manager will be delighted with me. If I was to speak to him straight after the game he’d have told me to concentrate on enjoying Tuesday night. We’re not back in til Thursday. So he’d say enjoy the moment and be ready for Saturday when it comes.