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Matthew Fulton

John McGinn Scotland goal quip as Cyprus strike eases Villa drought that was 'eating away' at him

John McGinn admits he's delighted to get on the scoresheet for Scotland again as Steve Clarke's side saw off Cyprus.

The Aston Villa man, who was reminded he has gone over forty games without a goal at Villa Park, was on hand to volley across Andy Robertson's delivery to open the scoring at Hampden. It was a sticky second half before Manchester United star Scott McTominay bagged a late brace to make it three points and three goals for the Scots.

And the uber-popular McGinn insists it is a dream come true to be mentioned in the same category as Scotland record breakers such as Kenny Miller and James McFadden but that he'll leave the reflection on his landmarks 'for the hoose'.

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