John McGinn was unable to join in with the World Cup celebrations alongside his Scotland teammates after their historic 4-2 win against Denmark on Tuesday night.
Scotland have qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 after their last-gasp victory over Denmark at Hampden Park.
Steve Clarke’s side needed a win in order to avoid going through a tricky World Cup play-off campaign next year and appeared on course for a 2-2 draw with Denmark until Kieran Tierney’s brilliant strike put Scotland in front in the third minute of injury time.
Kenny McClean then sealed Scotland’s victory with a sublime goal from the halfway line to spark more jubilant scenes inside the stadium.
McGinn, meanwhile, will be a key figure in Scotland’s World Cup squad next year but the Aston Villa captain was blocked from celebrating with his teammates at Hampden Park immediately after the game.
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The 31-year-old was selected by UEFA for doping control, which meant he was forbidden to return to the dressing room until he produced a urine sample.
Players are either randomly selected or targeted by UEFA and can be tested after any match. They are chaperoned by a UEFA doping control officer until a sample is given.
McGinn posted a selfie looking less than amused from inside Hampden Park with the caption: ‘Drug test not allowed in changing room can’t write it.’
Speaking in his interview after the game, McGinn said: ‘I thought we were pretty rubbish to be honest, but who cares?’
‘To get over the line was such an amazing feeling. The gaffer’s team talk was exceptional.
‘It’s a privilege every time we meet up. It’s just humble guys wanting to do well for their country. We left everything out there.
‘You think that’s it… glorious failure, another blow. I was thinking about the play-offs in the 91st minute. But then what a hit from KT… I will never feel like that in a football stadium ever again.’
Scotland are in Pot 3 for the World Cup draw, which takes place on December 5.
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