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Billy's back: Scotland boss Steve Clarke expects Gilmour's loan spell at Norwich to benefit him

Billy Gilmour will return to the Scotland side here in Denmark on Wednesday for the first time since his Euro 2020 Covid-19 heartache.

The 20-year-old was man-of-the-match on what was his first international start during the goalless draw with England at Wembley in June. That result set up a must-win clash with Croatia in Scotland's final group game.

However, Gilmour tested positive for Covid-19 two days after his star showing against the Auld Enemy and Scotland were duly beaten 3-1 by the Croats.

Billy Gilmour (centre) starred for Scotland against England before being ruled out with Covid

Billy Gilmour (centre) starred for Scotland against England before being ruled out with Covid

Scotland's Steve Clarke (R) is likely to deploy Gilmour against Denmark in World Cup qualifying

Scotland's Steve Clarke (R) is likely to deploy Gilmour against Denmark in World Cup qualifying

The Chelsea loanee has started each of Norwich's three Premier League fixtures this season - in which they are yet to pick up a point - but national-team boss Steve Clarke believes the exposure will benefit the midfielder, who appeared just 11 times for the Blues last season.