Stephen McGinn reveals Rangers reality check and sibling rivalry have him ready to lead Falkirk out at Hampden

When it comes to sibling rivalry, Stephen McGinn admits he’s not got a leg to stand on.

There aren’t many families that boast two Championship winners medals in the clan collection, as the Falkirk skipper has. The trouble is that when those honours are held up to what his little brothers have been up to, it doesn’t really measure up.

Big bro Stephen freely confesses there’s simply no competing with McGinn junior especially. Premier League star John, after all, has already booked his place in the Scotland Hall of Fame after passing the 50-cap mark and also has those two cup triumphs with St Mirren and Hibs. Middle-child Paul – now with Motherwell following stints with St Mirren, Dundee and the Hibees – may not have walked up the steps of Hampden but he too boasts something Stephen doesn’t with his cherished appearance for the national team.

So it’s no surprise the family elder didn’t want to tempt fate as ahead of Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final with Inverness by counting on a cup final date on June 3 before he’s got it in the bag. “If I compare myself to John I’ll be in trouble,” grinned the Bairns captain. “He has his moments and Paul and I fight it out!

“He’s disappointed he can’t come on Saturday because he’s got Manchester United to prepare for. Paul and his wee boy will come, so I’m looking forward to having their support.

“(Reaching the final) is not really something I want to think about or talk about, because if I don’t get it then it’s another thing I don’t have – on top of the Scotland caps! That sibling rivalry is pretty strong. But we’re really supportive of each other.

"The first thing I do when get in is check their results, and I’m desperate for those two or three times a season when we all win on the