Billy Gilmour

Written by Ewan Murray for The Guardian:

Who knows whether Scotland would have defeated Croatia in their final group match of the last Euros; Gilmour’s performance against England at Wembley days earlier at least suggested he would have helped. What happened next means the midfielder will not be short of appetite in Germany; he tested positive for Covid and was confined to a hotel room in the north east of England as the Scots bowed out after defeat by Luka Modric and co. A child prodigy at Rangers, Billy Gilmour departed Ibrox before playing for the first team. It was soon apparent he would not be handed many opportunities at Chelsea; a poor loan spell at Norwich meant Gilmour had to be very careful where to choose next. Brighton and Roberto De Zerbi have reinvigorated the playmaker. He is being talked about in regard to lucrative transfers once again. Ayrshire born and raised, like Steve Clarke.