BILLY GILMOUR is set to win a spot at Euro 2020 as a surprise inclusion in Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad.
The 26-man selection representing the Tartan Army at a major tournament for the first time since 1998 will be revealed on Wednesday lunchtime.
And SunSport understands Chelsea youngster Gilmour will make the cut.
With Ryan Jack and Kenny McLean out, Clarke is set to welcome the 19-year-old into the fold having previously turned out for the Under-21s.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has recently turned to the midfielder to bulk out his squad in the busy run-in.
Gilmour impressed in recent wins over Fulham and Manchester City, and has made 11 appearances this season.
Set to join him in the Scotland Euros squad is Celtic star David Turnbull.
Still battling for a place as Clarke makes his final calls are understood to be Nathan Patterson, Liam Palmer, Oli McBurnie, Leigh Griffiths, Lawrence Shankland, Liam Cooper and Andrew Considine.
Former striker Ally McCoist backed Rangers teenager Patterson to join PFAS Young Player of the Year Turnbull and Gilmour in the squad.
He told Sky Sports: “The ones that would spring to mind immediately would be Turnbull, Patterson and Gilmour, to be honest with you.
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“I think you’ve got to give [Gilmour] an opportunity.
“I saw him in the Manchester City game and he looked excellent, and I think if you can play well in that company you can play with anybody.
“I think he’s a terrific talent and a great player plus, sadly, we’ve lost one of our key players in Kenny McLean. I would take the chance. I’d put him in the squad.”
