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John McGinn in action against Club Brugge last November

Villa are Champions League contenders, insists McGinn

Aston Villa captain John McGinn says the best could be yet to come from his side this season as they look to create "history".

Soccer • 04 Mar

John McGinn has been talking up Villa's mentality

McGinn has faith Aston Villa can stay in title race

Aston Villa captain John McGinn admits it has been frustrating not to have taken opportunities to strike a real blow in the title race but he still feels the team are in a good place.

Soccer • 16 Jan 24

John McGinn celebrates his goal against Ukraine on Wednesday night

Scotland's McGinn warming to captaincy duties

Scotland midfielder John McGinn feels wearing the armband is becoming more natural after admitting the captain's role was initially "alien".

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

John McGinn: "It's not a win but it was certainly a performance to be proud of"

McGinn inspired by fans' belly flops in London rain

John McGinn saw footage of a bare-chested Scotland fan sliding 10 yards through a puddle in central London and knew he and his team-mates had to finally make a splash at Euro 2020.

Soccer • 19 Jun 21

Scots look towards Euros after cruising past Faroes

Steve Clarke insisted there was plenty to be pleased about after Scotland secured their first 2022 World Cup qualifying win with a convincing 4-0 victory over the Faroe Islands.

Soccer • 31 Mar 21

McGinn's bicycle kick unlocked the Austrian defence

McGinn gets on his bicycle to earn Scotland a point

John McGinn's superb overhead kick rescued a point for Scotland in the 85th minute of their opening World Cup qualifier against Austria.

Soccer • 25 Mar 21

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'Quick healer' McGinn not ruled out of League Cup final

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has not ruled out John McGinn from making a quicker than expected recovery to return in time for in the Carabao Cup final

Soccer • 31 Jan 20

John McGinn