Gunners kid Gilmour is all in for Scots

SCOTLAND have got one over on the Auld Enemy after Arsenal kid Charlie Gilmour revealed he has pledged allegiance to his adopted country.

The 19-year-old started out playing for Scotland at youth level before being capped for England U-17s but insists his latest U-turn is for good.

The Brighton-born teenager, whose dad Ian was once on the books at Motherwell, confirmed his intentions after playing in the U-19s’ narrow 1-0 friendly defeat to France on Wednesday.

Gilmour’s decision will come as a coup after the playmaker was an unused sub in the Gunners’ 4-2 Europa League win over BATE Borisov last week.

He said: “I was with Scotland originally but went with England and now I’m back with Scotland.

“I have pledged my future now to Scotland. The reasons are I just really enjoy playing with Scotland. Games like Wednesday are great experience for me.

“My aim is to keep doing well and see what happens. Hopefully I can keep progressing.”

Gilmour, who has been at the Premier league club since the age of seven, admits World Cup winner Per Mertesacker is helping mould him into a first-team player.

He said: “It’s been a big season with Arsenal and Scotland.

“To get into the first team shows I’ve been doing well and the manager has faith in me.

“Per is a big help – he always talks to me and gives me advice.”