John McGinn, Scotland's fifth-highest all-time scorer and nearing 100 caps, faces questions about his recent dip in international form. Despite his enduring pride and work-rate, the Aston Villa midfielder has lacked game-defining moments for Scotland over an extended period, with his last goal before the Haiti World Cup qualifier coming nearly two years ago. Speaking ahead of the Skopje match, McGinn acknowledged the weight of expectation but rejected the notion of being undroppable, citing Steve Clarke's bench decisions as evidence of healthy squad competition.
He emphasized representing Scotland above club allegiance, stating he would be the 'biggest Scotland supporter on the bench' if omitted. Motivated by the emotion of his 2016 debut against Denmark, McGinn insists he takes nothing for granted, aware that any cap could be his last. While fans continue to chant his name in hope of a return to his best, the midfielder accepts criticism as part of the role, insisting the best players will always earn their place in the Scotland squad regardless of age or club.
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