What is expected goals (xG)?

  • Expected goals (xG) is a metric that measures the quality of any given scoring opportunity
  • Expected assists (xA) measures the likelihood that a given pass will become a goal assist

McGinn will be desperate to lead the Tartan Army to victory - if not the outright tournament, then at least victory over England, who they meet in their second match.

The all-action midfielder was vital in Scotland’s qualification campaign, scoring seven times in nine appearances for Steve Clarke’s side – the same tally as Romelu Lukaku! – but all he needs really is one against the English to send those north of the border into raptures.

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