McGinn's Rise: From St Mirren to European Final

How did a St Mirren youngster become a Europa League winner and Premier League captain?

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What happened. John McGinn prepares to captain Aston Villa in the European Super Cup final, capping a remarkable rise from St Mirren.

• Former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan shares insight into playing alongside McGinn.
• Michael Grant reflects on McGinn's extraordinary Scotland career and personality.
• Podcast asks if Celtic made a mistake not signing him from Hibs.

“How did a youngster from St Mirren become a Europa League winner, Premier League captain and Scotland talisman?”

— BBC Sport

The podcast explores whether McGinn will one day become Scotland captain too.

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