Former Scotland international Leeann Crichton expressed some concerns about John McGinn’s starting position in Scotland’s upcoming Euro 2024 match against Hungary. Crichton, who has 72 caps for the dark blues women’s team, mentioned that she has doubts about McGinn’s match sharpness and suggested that Ryan Christie could be a better option. She acknowledged that it is unlikely that coach Steve Clarke would make such a significant change, but she believes that Christie’s energy levels could benefit the team.
Crichton highlighted that McGinn struggled in the first game and had limited influence in possession during the second game. She mentioned that there seems to be a disconnect in utilizing McGinn’s strengths effectively on the field. Crichton proposed a tactical change with Lawrence Shankland playing up top, Christie and McTominay playing underneath Shankland, and McGinn coming on as a substitute in crucial moments of the game.
On the other hand, McGinn’s former team-mate Steven Thompson and fellow BBC pundit believes that McGinn should still be in the starting XI. Thompson suggested a formation with two sitting midfielders, McGregor and Gilmour, McTominay in the No. 10 position, and McGinn on the left with James Forrest on the right. Neil McCann also weighed in, recommending a positional change for McGinn to allow him to have a greater impact on the game by arriving in the box at the right time.
Overall, there is a debate surrounding John McGinn’s role in Scotland’s starting lineup, with different pundits offering varying opinions on how he can best contribute to the team’s success. Clarke will have to consider these perspectives as he makes decisions for the crucial Euro 2024 match against Hungary.