When Billy Gilmour was a young boy in Ayrshire, he dreamed of playing for his country on the biggest stage. Scotland could guarantee themselves a World Cup play-off by Sunday night should they beat Belarus and Denmark beat Greece. Gilmour started as a substitute against Greece on Thursday, but impressed off the bench as Scotland secured a vital 3-1 win.
When Billy Gilmour was a young boy in Ayrshire, he dreamed of playing for his country on the biggest stage.
He has represented Scotland at two European Championships and has won Serie A with Napoli, but the 24-year-old midfielder makes no secret that he would like to add a World Cup spot to that list and fulfil his childhood dream.
Scotland could guarantee themselves a World Cup play-off by Sunday night should they beat Belarus and Denmark beat Greece.
"When you're young you go down to the parks and you're playing cuppy dubs, cuppy singles, World Cuppy - it's every child's dream to play for their country and the biggest clubs," he said.
"Three games away and hopefully we can get it done. We've got a big game tomorrow so we need to focus on that first."
Gilmour started as a substitute against Greece on Thursday, but impressed off the bench as Scotland secured a vital 3-1 win.
He made it clear he wants to start against Belarus in a game he expects to look a lot different to this week's other qualifier.
"When I come off the bench I want to prove to him that [Steve Clarke] shouldn't leave me out," Gilmour said. "There's good players in our team competing for the same position. I need to try to stand out.
"I don't think I need to come on and make a point. It's more come on and help the team and show my qualities. Against Greece, it's difficult - they're a good team. You have to come on and do your job.
"We hope to be on the ball a lot more, on the front foot and win the game. Belarus are a good team. We'll need to be at it, make sure we're clinical and get the three points."
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