Rangers. Despite being just 22, there’s a calmness and assuredness about the Irish centre-back that belies his tender age. After another commanding performance at the heart of the Buddies’ backline, the former Cork City captain stepped up when his side needed him most to clinically slot home St Mirren's third and send them hurtling into the semi-finals of the Betfred Cup.
The finish was befitting of a veteran striker, and he showed a rare moment of unbridled emotion as he raced away to celebrate with his teammates.Speaking exclusively to Express Sport shortly after full-time, once the dressing room celebrations had subsided, McCarthy insisted he was simply doing what he’s paid for and referenced a quote from one of his country’s greatest.