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Scotland manager Steve Clarke urges John McGinn to go on and become a centurion as he hails the Aston Villa midfielder who is set to make his 50th appearance for his country

Steve Clarke has challenged John McGinn to become a Scotland centurion with the ‘bubbly’ Aston Villa midfielder set to earn his 50th cap tonight.

The 27-year-old will again skipper Clarke’s side in the absence of the injured Andy Robertson in their Nations League match at home to the Republic of Ireland.

McGinn has scored 14 goals for his country since making his debut against Denmark in March 2016 and Clarke is a huge fan.

John McGinn (pictured) has been challenged to reach 100 caps for Scotland by Steve Clarke

‘You’ve just got to look at his contributions, his goalscoring record, his assists,’ said Clarke.