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Billy Gilmour ready for Scotland cap now says ex-Rangers star Kenny Miller

KENNY MILLER reckons Chelsea starlet Billy Gilmour should be drafted into the Scotland team NOW.

Teenage sensation Gilmour, 18, made his Premier League debut against Sheffield United last month.

 Billy Gilmour recently made his Premier League debut for Chelsea
Billy Gilmour recently made his Premier League debut for ChelseaCredit: Reuters
 Kenny Miller worked with Gilmour
Kenny Miller worked with GilmourCredit: John Kirkby - The Sun Glasgow

Stamford Bridge boss Frank Lampard rates the former Rangers kid highly and has also included Gilmour in his Champions League squad.

Gers legend Miller worked closely with Gilmour during their time together at Ibrox and rates the youngster as one of football's hottest prospects.

And the Partick Thistle striker believes the Scotland Under-21 midfielder is ready to be a part of Steve Clarke's senior squad.

He told BBC Sportsound: "In days gone by everyone would say you need to go through the proper steps before you become a full international.

"But look at what England have done in the last few years.

"Callum Hudson-Odoi started an England game before a Chelsea Premier League match.

"And by the way the boy is an absolute incredible talent.

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"We are talking about a level that is Bayern Munich trying to buy him for £35-40m so there is big, big talent there.

"I think we could could be getting Billy Gilmour in now.

"There is probably a few others but Billy is the one because I know him really, really well, I know what he is about and I know his abilities.

"I know he has been away at a few camps and training and things. It's a huge step but how are we ever going to progress?

"We need to get these guys in. England can do it. If it's good enough for them. Wales have done it."

