Pat Nevin has no doubts about where Billy Gilmour's future lies.
The Chelsea midfielder has joined Norwich City on a season-long loan after breaking through at Stamford Bridge over the past two seasons.
Signed from boyhood club Rangers at the age of 16, Gilmour was touted for big things as he developed at Cobham.
Gilmour was one of a number of Chelsea youngsters who benefitted from the club's transfer ban during the 2018/19 season, making 11 appearances for the first-team.
Gilmour during his man-of-the-match display against Liverpool in March 2020
Injuries curtailed his second season in the first-team, but a strong Euro 2020 with Scotland, including a man-of-the-match display against England, only solidified Gilmour's status as one of the Premier League's most exciting youngsters.
Chelsea legend Nevin is full of praise for the 20-year-old, having watched him progress from Scotland to west London.
"I've watched him through the various ages at Chelsea and Rangers before that and it just isn't a surprise to see how good he is," Nevin told TribalFootball.com, on behalf ofBritish Gambler.
"You only have to sit and watch him for a little while to realise his quality, he's just that class.
"Jorginho is one of the best at controlling the midfield, which people are now seeing, but when Billy came in to replace him, it looked exactly the same.
"It's a stunning standard to walk into and when you put him on the pitch, he believes he is as good as any of the other players.
"We all saw how he controlled the game for Scotland against England which was staggering how good he was that day."
Gilmour made his competitive debut for the Canaries in their opening Premier League clash with Liverpool, which ended in a 3-0 defeat.
Gilmour in action for the Canaries on Saturday
Nevin believes the loan spell will prepare Gilmour for his return to Chelsea.
"Nothing will faze him; he is Chelsea's future midfielder," Nevin added.
"He's at Norwich to learn his trade and play every single week which is only a good thing for his development.
"Had he stayed at Chelsea then he would have played 15-20 games and Tuchel would have no problem trusting him to play."