John McGinn

Paul Heckingbottom (left) the Sheffield United manager: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Blades look north of the border

Scotland's John McGinn celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the FIFA World Cup Qualifying match at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

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John McGinn celebrates after he makes it 2-2 with Che Adams (left) during a World Cup qualifier between Scotland and Austria at Hampden Park

Scotland's Sheffield contingent sit it out as John McGinn seals dramatic point

Scotland's Scott McKenna (right) and Liam Palmer appear dejected after the final whistle during the UEFA Nations League Group 2, League B match at City Arena, Trnava, Slovakia. PA Photo. Martin Baumann/TASR/PA Wire.

Palmer starts in Scotland defeat

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith (L) and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder meet at Villa Park tonight, as thr Premier League returns to action following a three month break: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

The Tale of the Tape

Enda Stevens was withdrawn during Sheffield United's win over Norwich City in March: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Wilder decides on starting XI

John McGinn of Aston Villa is helped off the pitch after picking up an injury during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton FC at Villa Park on December 21, 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

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Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder (centre) says his players are all focused and in shape: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

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Enda Stevens of Sheffield United and John McGinn of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Aston Villa at Bramall Lane on December 14, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Villa could have key man back for Blades clash

Oliver Norwood of Sheffield United challenges Aston Villa's John McGinn during December's Premier League fixture at Bramall Lane, which Chris Wilder's side won 2-0: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

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John Fleck, of Sheffield United and Scotland, is set to face Arsenal this weekend: James Wilson/Sportimage

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Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck powers the ball past Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton during Saturday's match at Bramall Lane

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John Fleck of Sheffield Utd celebrates scoring the first goal during the Premier League match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Simon Bellis/Sportimage

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John Fleck of Sheffield Utd thanks David McGoldrick of Sheffield Utd for the assist of his second goal: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

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Billy Sharp was in superb form when Sheffield United met Aston Villa at Villa Park last season: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

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Jack Grealish has been in fine form for Aston Villa this season. Photo: PA

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Scotland's John Fleck (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

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John Fleck is on the verge of a long-awaited Scotland call-up: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Sheffield United: John Fleck could be set for his first Scotland cap after all

John Fleck takes charge of the midfield during Sheffield United's game against Sheffield Wednesday: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

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