The Scotland international is preparing for the Europa League final
The former England midfielder is a huge fan of the Scot, who will captain Unai Emery’s side against Freiburg in theMcGinn has been one of Villa’s best-ever signings and Hendrie admits he’s already an icon at Villa Park.
Hendrie, now a Sky Sports pundit, said: "Pound for pound, John has to be one of Villa's best ever signings.
"A lot of Scottish guys that come down to England don't succeed to that level, maybe because they don't have the ability to adapt to it. "He was unbelievable straight away. He had that physicality, getting his a**e stuck out.
"The quality and the leadership he's brought is unquestionable. “I would have loved to have played in the same team as John, because you know he could give you a kick up the a**e if you needed it. “Would winning the Europa League elevate him even more? 100 percent.
"For how much of a legend he already is, to walk away with silverware when Villa haven't won a trophy for quite some time would be the ultimate for John. ”Premier LeagueAnd he expects him to shine for Steve Clarke’s national side at the World Cup in America this summer.
"Manchester United were one and Spurs as well. "But I’m so surprised someone hasn't tried to come and take him away. "I know the profit would be huge, considering what they bought him for. "If you were to offer him to any of the top clubs, I think they'd snap their hand off.
"He's a top international, playing in the top flight and is so reliable. “If you tried to handpick a guy like that who is the whole package - you're talking stupid money . "At this stage of his career, to do something special with Scotland would be phenomenal for himself and the country.
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