A highly experienced head coach has predicted that the teenage midfielder has a bright future ahead of him if he continues on his current trajectory
Chelsea youngster Billy Gilmour boasts the same unique qualities as ex-France international Alain Giresse, according to Alex McLeish.
Scottish prospect Gilmour had been on the fringes of first-team action before being trusted to start against Liverpool in an FA Cup fifth-round tie at Stamford Bridge on March 3.
Frank Lampard opted to play the 18-year-old in a central playmaker role, which allowed him to dictate the pace of the game and provide an-all important to link to the Blues' front three of Olivier Giroud, Willian and Pedro.