Billy Gilmour nets brace as Scotland U19s beat Wales U19s

Chelsea teenager Billy Gilmour scored twice as Scotland beat Wales 2-1 in Rhyl to make a winning start to the qualifying round for the Uefa Under-19 European Championship.

The former Rangers midfielder was the difference between the sides in the opening match of the qualifiers.

Brace: Chelsea's Billy Gilmour. Picture: SNS Groupplaceholder image
Brace: Chelsea's Billy Gilmour. Picture: SNS Group

Gilmour put Scotland ahead after an hour but Wales equalised through Liverpool’s Neco Williams.

Rangers youngster Dapo Mebude won a late penalty for Scotland, which Gilmour converted to secure the win.

Scotland Under-19: Ryan Mullen; Stephen Welsh, Daniel Church, Robbie Deas, Kerr McInroy, Jordan Houston, Elliott Ward, Billy Gilmour, Jack Aitchison, Glenn Middleton, Zak Rudden. Subs: Archie Mair, Matthew Shiels, Dapo Mebude, Seb Ross, Harry Cochrane, Dean Campbell, Stephen Kelly, Thomas Clayton.

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