Scotland winger Pat Nevin has praised the talent of Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour, who was the standout performer in their recent draw against Switzerland. Nevin believes that Gilmour is a truly exceptional player and has the ability to influence matches at the highest level of the sport. He noted that there are few players in the world who can do so and expressed his admiration for Gilmour’s ability to control possession and set the tempo for the game.
While Gilmour did not completely dominate the game against Switzerland, he played a crucial role in Scotland’s performance. Nevin emphasized that the team’s best moments often came through Gilmour and praised his exceptional talent. The former Scotland international questioned Clarke’s decision not to start Gilmour in their first match against Germany, given his impressive display against Switzerland. He described Gilmour as a fabulous player and expressed his hope that he will feature in all of Scotland’s future matches in the tournament.
Nevin highlighted how fortunate Scotland is to have a player of Gilmour’s caliber on their team and stressed his importance to their success. He believes that if Scotland is to make it out of Group D, they will need to rely on players like Gilmour who can control possession and set the tempo for games.
