Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn was forced to celebrate Scotland's World Cup qualification in isolation after being selected for a random drug test. The 28-year-old shared a photograph of himself undergoing the procedure on Instagram, captioned: "Drugs test, not allowed in the changing room, can't write it".
Scotland ended a 28-year drought by defeating Denmark 4-2 in a dramatic play-off at Hampden Park. Two stoppage-time goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean sealed the victory, sparking wild celebrations among players and fans. McGinn admitted the team had performed below par but said the result was all that mattered.
"I thought we were pretty rubbish, to be honest, but who cares," McGinn said. "We've had a lot of trauma as a Scotland team. To get over the line, it's an amazing feeling." He praised manager Steve Clarke's team talk and the squad's unity, calling it a privilege to represent the country.
Clarke reflected on the triumph, crediting his players' experience and trust. "I woke up this morning and didn't have that tight feeling in my stomach. I thought something was wrong, but it's because I trust my players so much," he said.
