Chelsea boss Frank Lampard claims to see shades of Manchester United legend Paul Scholes in Billy Gilmour and agrees with Roy Keane’s “world-class” assessment of the exciting 18-year-old.
The highly-rated Scotland international is enjoying a breakthrough campaign in 2019-20.
A senior bow was made for the Blues in August, with a further six appearances made since then – with a starting role earned under Lampard before football shutdown amid the coronavirus crisis. Impressive outings were put in against Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton in the FA Cup and Premier League respectively.