For most of us, the end of our teenage years pass by with experiences we would much rather forget, including erupting spots, hormones, puppy love and regrettable fashion choices.
Not for Billy Gilmour. The Chelsea midfielder, nicknamed the Scottish Iniesta, turns 20 on Friday. In the past few weeks, he has been named in Scotland’s squad for the European Championship, has won the Champions League and made his international debut. And when it comes to fashion, he used to be a Burberry model.
It was on May 19 when Gilmour’s phone pinged with a message from an unknown number.