John McGinn warming to Scotland leadership role

The Aston Villa player skippered Steve Clarke's side to victory against Ukraine on Wednesday

Scotland manager Steve Clarke during a training session at Oriam, Edinburgh. Picture   Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. 

Scotland midfielder John McGinn feels wearing the armband is becoming more natural after admitting the captain's role was initially "alien".

The 28-year-old is set to lead out his country against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday when he wins his 50th cap.