Scotland midfielder John McGinn says his grounding at St Mirren has enormously helped him as Aston Villa captain.
McGinn got here by the academy in Paisley earlier than breaking into the primary group, the place he received the League Cup within the 2012-13 season and made nearly 100 appearances.
Three years at Hibs adopted earlier than a transfer to Villa in 2018, establishing himself as a vital participant within the Premier League.
McGinn, 31, grew to become Villa captain in 2022 and led the membership to Europa League success final season.
"It was a fantastic place to study," he mentioned, talking on .
"I discovered loads of issues that assist me now as a captain – it's a extremely grounded membership, disciplined.
"We have been most likely the final of the actual apprenticeships. I’d play after which must litter choose after the sport. Wanting again now, it was the perfect factor that ever occurred as a result of it saved your ft on the bottom.
"Tommy Craig gave me an opportunity when most likely not many managers would have believed in me."
Reflecting on the begin to his skilled profession, McGinn mentioned: "A couple of accidents occurred and I managed to interrupt by.
"I bear in mind enjoying towards [Celtic's Victor Wanyama], my fifth begin, at Hampden, completely bricking it. That was after I realised I used to be able to play towards these gamers."
