John McGinn needs to rediscover his spark for Scotland, according to BBC News' Tom English. The Aston Villa midfielder sits fifth on Scotland's all-time scoring list and is edging towards a century of caps, but his influence on the pitch has reportedly waned in recent outings.
English notes that McGinn has long been one of Steve Clarke's most reliable performers — a tireless, box-crashing presence who has chipped in with crucial goals throughout his international career. Yet his recent form for club and country has been comparatively subdued, raising questions about whether he can rediscover the energy and end product that made him a Tartan Army favourite.
With Scotland's fixtures continuing to test their credentials, the piece suggests McGinn's revival could be pivotal — not just for his personal milestone of reaching 100 caps, but for the team's broader ambitions. As one of the senior figures in the squad, his ability to return to peak form is viewed as important to Scotland's momentum heading into their next assignments.