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John McGinn

John McGinn in action for Scotland during the 2-0 win over Spain at Hampden in March. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'Park the excuses' - John McGinn insists Scotland lessons will be learned

John McGinn has been named Scottish Football Writers International Player of the Year for a fourth year running.

How John McGinn put 'Clydebank mode on’ to emerge from dark days at Aston Villa

Scotland midfielder John McGinn celebrates the win over Spain.

McGinn: We wasted time, long grass, Spain XI lifted us - but we did not play act

Callum McGregor expresses his delight after Scotland's 2-0 win over Spain. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic ace who could play for Spain - Scotland's selfless and most trusted star

Lyndon Dykes says he been determined to be a striker Scotland "want and need" from his very first camp. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

How Lyndon Dykes remains intent on stealing John McGinn's Scotland crown

Scott McTominay may be the only voluntary change Scotland manager Steve Clarke considers for Spain's visit. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scotland team to play Spain: Two changes likely but no major surgery

Scotland will face Spain on Tuesday night at Hampden Park. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

How to watch Scotland v Spain Euro 2024 qualifier

Lyndon Dykes impressed for Scotland after coming on against Cyprus.

Dykes set to lead line against Spain as McGinn tipped to join elite club

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 25: Scotland's John McGinn could net himself a special place in the country's all-time scoring list after claiming his 16th goal for his country to set Steve Clarke's men on their way with a 3-0 win in their Euro 2024 qualifying opener at home to Cyprus on Saturday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scotland reaction: New strip deserves biggest stage, time for excitable chatter

Scott McTominay celebrates making it 2-0 during a UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier between Scotland and Cyprus at Hampden Park, on March 25, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Scotland's rustiness was to be expected - now race against time for Spain clash

Steve Clarke celebrates during Scotland's 3-0 win over Cyprus.

Clarke hails 'very pleasing' Scotland win but concerns arise over Adams injury

Kieran Tierney, Ryan Porteous and John McGinn helped Scotland win 3-0 over Cyprus.

How the Scotland players rated - heartstopper, four 6s, one-clear stand-out

Celtic had the chance to sign Scotland star John McGinn before he moved to Aston Villa. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

The £40m Celtic transfer misstep which baffles ex-star

Dykes has played QPR's past three matches under new manager Gareth Ainsworth.

Dykes: I was in critical care in hospital fighting pneumonia

Kieran Tierney has been on the bench in the main for Arsenal and could leave in the summer.

Why months of struggles for so many Scotland players could temper belief

Scotland's John McGinn, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring in the 2-1 defeat in Turkey. (AP Photo)

McGinn still not over missing World Cup after matching James McFadden record

Scotland's head coach Steve Clarke, left, talks to Turkey' counterpart Stefan Kuntz prior the kick-off at the Diyarbakir Stadium. (AP Photo)

Steve Clarke points to 'excuses' which factored into Scotland's defeat in Turkey

Turkey's Ozan Kabak, right, fights for the ball with Scotland's John McGinn. (AP Photo)

Scotland lose in Turkey as John McGinn-inspired fightback falls short

John McGinn has been benched for Aston Villa's last three matches and Billy Gilmour has managed only 14 minutes of action for Brighton since his summer move from Chelsea. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke addresses lack of club minutes for Gilmour, McGinn and McTominay

Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard was sacked by Aston Villa after starting the season with just two wins in 11 matches. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Steven Gerrard claims made over why Aston Villa players 'weren't having him'

John McGinn celebrates Scotland's victory over Republic of Ireland at Hampden Park on Saturday. Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group

McGinn on Scotland 'kidney punch' as captain hails 'feisty' win over Ireland

Scott McKenna fouls Hibs' John McGinn in a Scottish Cup game in 2017, reducing visitors Ayr United to ten men. Picture: SNS

A night of milestones and drama await in latest Scotland adventure

John McGinn will reach 50 caps for Scotland against Republic of Ireland at Hampden on Saturday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

John McGinn dreaming of 100 caps for Scotland as half-century approaches

Scotland's Lyndon Dykes celebrates with Ryan Fraser after scoring to make it 2-0 during their UEFA Nations League match against Ukraine at Hampden Park. Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

'I'm p****d off' - Dykes says he had a point to prove to Scotland boss

Scotland's Nathan Patterson lies stricken on the turf after injuring his knee in the 3-0 win over Ukraine (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Clarke 'justice' call before Rep of Ireland re-match; Nathan Patterson update

Lyndon Dykes celebrates netting Scotland's second goal in the 3-0 win over Ukraine with the scorer of the opener, John McGinn. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Redemption for Clarke as Scotland produce the performance they wanted in June

John McGinn is Aston Villa captain this season.

Why Aston Villa turned to McGinn as their new captain

Dylan McGeouch is on the hunt for a new club after leaving Aberdeen. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Ex-Hibs and Aberdeen star Dylan McGeouch opens up on his search for a new club

Armenia's Varazdat Haroyan, left, argues with Scotland's Scott McTominay during the match in Yerevan.

McGinn: We had to look after ourselves in Armenia

Scotland's players applaud to their fans at the end of the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Armenia and Scotland at the Vazgen Sargsyan stadium in Yerevan, Armenia, Tuesday, June 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Hakob Berberyan)

Clarke: A good win but work to do for Scotland

Scotland's Stuart Armstrong, right, celebrates with Che Adams after scoring his side's first goal against Armenia.

How the Scotland players rated in win over Armenia

Armenia's Tigran Barseghyan, right, tries to score past Scotland's goalkeeper Craig Gordon during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Armenia and Scotland at the Vazgen Sargsyan stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.

Scotland goalscoring in Armenia welcome but backline as loose as a wobbly tooth

Stuart Armstrong is mobbed by his Scotland team-mates after brilliantly putting his side ahead against Armenia. Picture: AP

Scotland don't look gift horse in mouth as heat eases on Clarke

Steve Clarke. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Clarke heads to Armenia's Pink City with perspective and critics on his back

Celtic's David Turnbull could be a player for Steve Clarke to turn as he requires to freshen up his side in Armenia. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Possible Scotland team for awkward Armenia clash: McGinn needs rested

Republic of Ireland's Scott Hogan battles for possession of the ball with Scotland's John Souttar, (left) during the UEFA Nations League match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

Souttar: This is a difficult day for everyone

Alan Browne opens the scoring for Ireland against Scotland.

Bedraggled Scotland suffer damaging defeat by Ireland in Dublin

John McGinn during a Scotland training session at Oriam in Edinburgh on Friday ahead of the UEFA Nations League match against Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Why Scotland hero broke promise he made to himself

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has received some criticism in the aftermath of last week's World Cup play-off semi-final defeat against Ukraine at Hampden. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Naismith hits back at 'knee-jerk' critics of Scotland manager Clarke

Scotland manager Steve Clarke cuts a dejected figure after the 3-1 defeat to Ukraine at Hampden. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scotland hindsight XI: The team Steve Clarke should have started against Ukraine

Ukraine's Andriy Yarmolenko scores to make it 1-0 during a FIFA World Cup Play-Off Semi Final between Scotland and Ukraine at Hampden Park.

Scotland's World Cup dream left in tatters after sickening Ukraine defeat

Bob MacIntyre and John McGinn during the Pro Am ahead of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Danny Willett at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

John McGinn creates a stir at The Belfry alongside Bob MacIntyre

Bob MacIntyre walks with Lee Westwood during the third round of The Masters in April. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre says Saudi golf cash is 'obscene money to be throwing at sport'

John McGinn has won the Scottish Football Writers' Association International Player of the Year award for the third successive time

Award winner John McGinn welcomes busy schedule and allays fears over bum

The Scotland team ahead of the match against Vienna.

How the Scotland players rated against Austria

John McGinn scores Scotland's second goal against Austria in Vienna as he fires a shot beyond Daniel Bachmann. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)

Austria 2-2 Scotland: Clarke's men let lead slip but extend unbeaten run

Scotland's Kieran Tierney celebrates making it 1-0 over Poland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland impress in Poland draw as Patterson makes mockery of Everton game-time

Nathan Patterson was full of attacking intent for Scotland in their friendly against Poland at Hampden on Thursday night. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Patterson shines for Scotland in Poland friendly

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland side to face Poland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scotland v Poland: Team confirmed, captain McGinn named

Caleb Chukwuemeka of Aston Villa runs past Ben Usher-Shipway of Stourbridge during the Birmingham Senior Cup match between Stourbridge and Aston Villa U23. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

McGinn's role in new Livingston signing and advice revealed

Scotland manager Steve Clarke's squad selection will be unhindered by yellow card suspensions for the World Cup play-offs. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scotland win yellow card reprieve for play-off v Ukraine

There is a strong bond between Scotland team and supporters. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Why 2022 is set to be even better and more exciting for Scotland

Scotland Manager Steve Clarke during a Euro 2020 match between Croatia and Scotland at Hampden Park, on June 22, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Clarke: McGinn Euro 2020 miss still a mystery, but team developed

John McGinn is one of Aston Villa's most important players.

Hibs and St Mirren on alert amid fresh McGinn speculation

Hibs' Christian Doidge walks off after being shown a red card by referee Gavin Duncan. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Ross County 1-0 Hibs extras: McGinn and Boyle targeted by Dingwall young team

John McGinn and Che Adams are among eight Scotland one booking away from being suspended from a potential World Cup play-off final. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scotland World Cup play-off boost as Fifa set to approve yellow card amnesty

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