Does Gilmour have to start in Scotland midfield?

"At half-time at Hampden Park on Thurday night, Neil McCann turned to fellow former Scotland interational Scott Brown during the BBC's coverage and asked a question most in the stadium were probably pondering too. Should Steve Clarke bring on Billy Gilmour? The Napoli midfielder is thought of by many as Scotland's most technically astute in the middle of the pitch but, like against Denmark last month, was left on the bench."

"Gilmour came on in the 58th minute against Greece and, while the visitors scored four minutes later, his subtle influence on the game helped Scotland turn a flat performance into a rousing victory in testing circumstances. With Lewis Ferguson and Ryan Christie suspended for the visit of Belarus, he will naturally now come into the team, but what about the critical games next month away to Greece and at home to Denmark? Gilmour's place is up for debate."

At half-time a question arose whether Steve Clarke should bring on Billy Gilmour, who is regarded as Scotland's most technically astute midfielder but was left on the bench against Denmark. Gilmour entered on the 58th minute against Greece; Greece scored four minutes later but his subtle influence helped Scotland recover and secure a rousing victory. Suspensions to Lewis Ferguson and Ryan Christie make Gilmour likely to start against Belarus, yet his place remains debated for the upcoming away game in Greece and the home match with Denmark. The first hour showed passivity, exemplified by Greece completing about 54 almost-unchallenged passes before their 62nd-minute goal. After his introduction, Gilmour produced precise passes and a clever free-kick that created key chances.

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