Teen star Billy Gilmour backed to shine by Chelsea’s Ross Barkley

Ross Barkley has praised teenage midfielder Billy Gilmour after his glowing efficiency in Chelsea’s 2-Zero FA Cup win towards Liverpool.

The 18-year-old Scot belied his rookie standing to boss Tuesday’s fifth-round victory over the Premier League champions-elect, deservedly profitable the man-of-the-match award.

He mopped up in defence, arrange assaults and even nutmegged Brazil midfielder Fabinho in a virtuoso coming-of-age efficiency at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard stated he had absolute belief in Gilmour, describing him as “large in expertise”.

The membership’s damage disaster may pave the way in which for the teenager’s full Premier League debut towards Everton this weekend.

Barkley has supplied a ringing endorsement of the previous Rangers youth star.

“Billy was prepared for his likelihood towards Liverpool and he took it,” he stated.

“With accidents it provides alternatives for different lads to take and the supervisor is prepared to place lads in. In the event you deserve the possibility and play properly you get within the crew.”

He stated Gilmour impressed every single day in coaching.

“For a younger lad he’s actually mature together with his skill on the ball, he makes the appropriate resolution more often than not,” he stated. “He’s much like Jorginho. He’s a top quality participant and addition to the squad.

“He lately moved into the first-team altering room with us and he is settled in very well and lengthy could it proceed. He’s at all times asking questions as properly, which is an indication of a participant that wishes to enhance and do properly for the membership.”