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‘I’m not shy, I’m Scottish!’ – 18-year-old Gilmour embracing Chelsea opportunity

Billy Gilmour starred for Chelsea on his full debut against Grimsby, with the 18-year-old eager to point out that he does not suffer with nerves or shyness.

He proved as much with his performance in a Carabao Cup third-round clash that the Blues secured a stunning 7-1 success in.

Gilmour pulled the strings for Frank Lampard’s side in the middle of the park, with his first start at senior level seeing him put in an eye-catching display.

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The talented teenager had already been handed his competitive bow in a Premier League meeting with Sheffield United and is taking a meteoric rise to prominence in his stride.