{
  "id": 19943567,
  "title": "Six goals to go - will McGinn catch Dalglish & Law?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/six-goals-to-go-will-mcginn-catch-dalglish-law-19943567",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T07:49:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/six-goals-mcginn-catch-dalglish-074952016.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scotland legend Kenny Dalglish watched as his record of being the nation's top goalscorer was matched during his country's 2-1 win over North Macedonia. While the night was intended to celebrate Andy Robertson's milestone of becoming the country's most-capped player, 75-year-old Dalglish now faces the possibility that his record might be in jeopardy. John McGinn, who had just completed his 94th appearance for Scotland, scored twice in the match, bringing him six goals shy of Dalglish's current record of 30 goals.\n\nMcGinn admitted that the prospect of clambering up the goal-scoring table has been in the back of his mind. At 32 years old, time is running out, but his determination is evident. The Aston Villa midfielder's ambition is clear, and he has shown that he is more than capable of reaching the record. In fact, his performance against North Macedonia has reignited speculation that McGinn might achieve this feat sooner rather than later. Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin remarked that having McGinn in the team is a blessing, as he would be an ideal penalty taker.\n\nMcGinn's love for the game and his amiable personality have endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Striker Che Adams praised McGinn's work ethic and dedication, while McGinn himself has earned the affection of Scotland's supporters. The Scottish football legend's status within the nation remains secure, regardless of whether he manages to surpass Dalglish's record.",
  "summary": "After drawing level with Hughie Gallacher on 24 Scotland goals, will midfielder John McGinn reach Kenny Dalglish and Denis Law's record tally of 30?",
  "key_points": [
    "Andy Robertson sets milestone with 75 caps",
    "John McGinn scores twice, reaching 6 goals shy of Dalglish's record",
    "McGinn, 32, aims to surpass Scotland's all-time top scorer"
  ],
  "editors_take": "McGinn’s recent scoring surge places him on the verge of rewriting the national record books, potentially shifting the hierarchy of Scotland's most prolific goalscorers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Six goals to go - will McGinn catch Dalglish & Law?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/six-goals-to-go-will-mcginn-catch-dalglish-law",
        "published": "2026-11-14T07:49:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}