John McGinn is quickly becoming one of the top midfield players in the Premier League. His recent display vs Chelsea showed why he is Aston Villas engine room.

Key attributes include

• Work rate on and off the ball

• Willingness to track back and cover ground

• Reads dangers and understands pressing cues

• Tenacious in the tackle

In possession:

• Plays forward when possible

• Plays the simple pass

• Understands when to dribble vs pass

• Strength to hold off opponents

• Eye for goal, capable of scoring spectaculars

With all the talk of Jack Grealish it is clear McGinn is the unsung hero at times. A vital player for Villa he is becoming one of the top players in the Premier League and will be a key player for Scotland at the European Championships this summer.