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Scotland midfielder recalls a formative loan spell alongside the gifted England star before the two sides meet at Wembley
From the outside, it looks nothing more than an unremarkable season for a League One club. In 2013-14 Notts County finished 20th in England’s third tier, avoiding relegation by three points. A record of 26 losses from 46 games is hardly auspicious.
Closer inspection reveals some significant detail. Callum McGregor, regarded by many as having no future at Celtic, was a successful loanee alongside a certain Jack Grealish, then a highly rated teenager on a temporary move from Aston Villa. McGregor describes their roles as dual No 10s in Shaun Derry’s team. The Scot outscored Grealish by seven league goals. “When you get sent on loan, 90% of people might think that’s you done,” McGregor says. “I was going there to showcase my talent and try to force myself into the team when I got back.” Continue reading...