Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour named in Scotland's Euros squad

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19 May 2021 • 9:48 PM MYT
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Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour has been named in Scotland's Euros squad.

Steve Clarke has sprung a surprise by including uncapped trio Gilmour, Nathan Patterson and David Turnbull in Scotland's 26-man squad for Euro 2020.

Chelsea's Gilmour, 19, Rangers' Patterson, 19, and Celtic's Turnbull, 21, are all under-21 internationals but have never previously been called-up.

Liam Cooper of Leeds United and Greg Taylor of Celtic, plus Hibernian's Kevin Nisbet, are also included.

It will be Scotland's first appearance at a major men's tournament since 1998.

"Well done to the lads that have made the squad and a big thank you to the ones that haven't but have been part of the journey to get here," Clarke told the Scottish FA.

"When you've got talent coming through and players injured and three extra places, it's a chance to bring the young boys in.

"But I've tried to remain true to the spirit of the squad I've had before, and keep the core and nucleus together."


Scotland Euros squad:

Goalkeepers: Marshall, McLaughlin, Gordon.

Defenders: O'Donnell, Cooper, Gallagher, Hanley, Hendry, McKenna, Patterson, Robertson, Taylor, Tierney.

Midfielders: McGregor, Christie, McGinn, Armstrong, Fleck, Gilmour, McTominay, Turnbull.

Forwards: Nisbet, Fraser, Forrest, Dykes, Adams.