GILMOUR WATCH

4 minutes: Gilmour’s first real involvement in the game leads to Scotland’s first chance. He plays a one-two with Stephen O’Donnell then feeds John McGinn. McGinn returns the ball to O’Donnell and he picks out Che Adams in the box but his shot is blocked by John Stones. 18: Always demanding the ball, Gilmour takes a forward pass from Andy Robertson and recycles the ball quickly.

21: A nice turn takes him past Mason Mount in what is an increasingly intriguing battle between the Chelsea team-mates.

22: On free-kick duties, the 20-year-old picks out Grant Hanley in the box but the move comes to nothing.

27: Taking a ball directly from goalkeeper David Marshall, Gilmour drives forward purposefully into space.

41: Controlling the ball on his chest beautifully, he confidently plays an incisive forward pass.

43: Gilmour is at the heart of Scotland’s best piece of ball retention of the half, ending with a corner after Adams’ shot is deflected. It has been a wonderful first half on his first start for his country.

50: Gilmour starts the second half just as impressively as he finished the first, always demanding possession and making sensible choices with the ball.

57: He makes an important foul on Harry Kane as the striker heads towards the Scotland goal.

69: England are dominating the game right now but Gilmour keeps making himself available for his team-mates to find him and picks out McGinn with one nice forward pass.

76: His maiden start for Scotland comes to an end as he is replaced by Stuart Armstrong. Gilmour’s name is sung by the Tartan Army after an outstanding display that suggests he will be the beating heart of the national team’s midfield for many years to come.