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'San Marino will beat us if we play like that' – McGinn sends Scotland warning after Kazakhstan embarrassment

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn has warned that Scotland could lose to San Marino - the lowest-ranked international side in the world - if they do not improve after their embarrassing defeat to Kazakhstan.

Scotland were beaten 3-0 by a side ranked at 117th in the world in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier, dealing a massive blow to their potential of reaching the finals as they share a group with Belgium and Russia.

It is the lowest-ranked side they have lost to since the introduction of FIFA's ranking system, and their next game is against San Marino, who sit rock-bottom in 211th.