Nov 14, 2026Sports107 words1 min read

McGinn Draws Level With Gallacher in Scotland Goal Chase

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John McGinn plays football for Scotland. He is a midfielder. McGinn scores many goals for his country.

McGinn now has 24 goals for Scotland. This is the same as Hughie Gallacher. Gallacher scored goals for Scotland many years ago.

Two players have the Scotland record for goals. They are Kenny Dalglish and Denis Law. Both players scored 30 goals for Scotland.

McGinn needs six more goals. Then he will have the same record as Dalglish and Law. People want to know if he can do this.

McGinn is still young. He can play for Scotland for more years. Fans think he can score more goals soon.

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1. How many Scotland goals does John McGinn have now?

2. Who holds the Scotland goal record with Denis Law?

3. How many more goals does McGinn need for the record?

1. 24 2. Kenny Dalglish 3. Six

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John McGinn plays football for _____. He is a midfielder. McGinn scores many _____ for his country.

McGinn now has 24 goals for Scotland. This is the same as Hughie _____. Gallacher scored goals for Scotland many years ago.

Two players have the Scotland record for goals. They are Kenny Dalglish and Denis _____. Both players scored 30 goals for Scotland.

McGinn needs six more goals. Then he will have the same _____ as Dalglish and Law. People want to know if he can do this.

McGinn is still _____. He can play for Scotland for more years. Fans think he can score more goals soon.

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