Aston Villa and Birmingham City are set to meet after the international break finishes.
Steve Bruce brought McGinn to Villa in the summer, and the combative midfielder has already caught the eye.
And he has been learning all about Villa’s rivalry with Birmingham, ahead of the clash between the two sides in a fortnight’s time.
“I have heard a lot about the derby,” he said. “I didn’t know they were nicknamed Blues until I joined but I have heard a lot about them.
“It’s not going to be easy. It will be a tough game but one I am really looking forward to getting my teeth into and hopefully sending the fans home happy.”
McGinn is almost certain to start for Villa against Birmingham, after his influential role in Dean Smith’s side win at the weekend.
Villa impressively won 3-0 away at Derby County, with McGinn scoring his side’s first goal in the match.
The Scottish midfielder converted from a cross, as he continued his fine run of form since joining Villa.
The claret and blues have now won three of their first five matches under Smith’s stewardship.
Birmingham, meanwhile, have only lost one of their last 13 outings, and should pose a tough test to Villa.
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