Humble Gilmour happy with new role as 50th cap beckons
Billy Gilmour is excited by the prospect of earning a 50th Scotland cap after a key role in Sebastien Pocognoli's first win as national head coach.
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"I'm always so proud to put on my national team jersey and go out there."
— Billy Gilmour , Athlete
"It's nice to hear that he wants me to play in a more advanced role."
— Billy Gilmour , Athlete
"Ups and downs is his understated description of his career so far."
— Billy Gilmour , Athlete
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Billy Gilmour is a midfielder who plays for Napoli and the Scotland national team.
Kieron Bowie is a Scotland striker linked with a move to Cagliari.
Scott McTominay is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Sebastien Pocognoli is a Belgian former professional footballer and the newly appointed head coach of the Scotland men's national team.
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Billy Gilmour is excited by the prospect of earning a 50th Scotland cap after a key role in Sebastien Pocognoli's first win as national head coach.
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