# McGinn's Scotland Struggle

> John McGinn faces pressure to recapture Scotland's best form after two years without a goal.
- Title: McGinn's Scotland Struggle · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: John McGinn faces pressure to recapture Scotland's best form after two years without a goal. John McGinn, Scotland's 91st cap player, has not scored since…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5398kvl77xno
- Published: 2026-10-03T07:05:17.628+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john mcginn, scotland, aston villa, scottish football, football, scotland men's football team, scotland cap, scotland goal, sports
## McGinn's quiet international form
John McGinn has scored 21 goals in 91 Scotland appearances.

> John McGinn has scored 21 goals in 91 Scotland appearances
## McGinn's recent Scotland goal drought
McGinn's last Scotland goal before Haiti at the World Cup was two years ago.

> McGinn's last Scotland goal before Haiti at the World Cup was two years ago
## McGinn's international status
McGinn will be on 92 Scotland appearances after Saturday night, third on all-time appearance list.

> McGinn will be on 92 Scotland appearances after Saturday night, third on all-time appearance list
## McGinn's confidence in form
McGinn says he's not undroppable and encourages competition within the squad.

> McGinn says he's not undroppable and encourages competition within the squad
## McGinn's club legacy
McGinn led Aston Villa to Champions League football and broke their European goalscoring record.

> McGinn led Aston Villa to Champions League football and broke their European goalscoring record
## McGinn's leadership qualities
McGinn is considered the best Villa captain since Dennis Mortimer and has won multiple trophies.

> McGinn is considered the best Villa captain since Dennis Mortimer and has won multiple trophies
## McGinn's mental resilience
McGinn says he manages tough moments better as he ages and focuses on inner belief.

> McGinn says he manages tough moments better as he ages and focuses on inner belief
## McGinn's future in Scotland
McGinn aims to follow in Andy Robertson's footsteps with eight more caps to go.

> McGinn aims to follow in Andy Robertson's footsteps with eight more caps to go
## McGinn's international motivation
McGinn recalls his pride from his 2016 debut against Denmark as his main motivation.

> McGinn recalls his pride from his 2016 debut against Denmark as his main motivation
## McGinn's legacy
McGinn is expected to be remembered as Scotland's greatest player of the century.

> McGinn is expected to be remembered as Scotland's greatest player of the century
## Key takeaway

John McGinn, Scotland's 91st cap player, has not scored since 2022 and faces pressure to regain his international form.