Chelsea midfielder Gilmour out of crucial Scotland Euros clash

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Chelsea midfielder Gilmour out of crucial Scotland Euros clash

Billy Gilmour has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss Scotland's crucial Euro 2020 match with Croatia on Tuesday.

The Chelsea midfielder was a standout as Steve Clarke's side drew 0-0 with England on Friday on his first start.

Scotland must win at Hampden to have hope of progression from Group D.

Both sides have a point after two matches while England and the Czech Republic are on four points prior to their meeting at Wembley.

"The Scottish FA can confirm that a member of the Scotland national team playing squad, Billy Gilmour, has tested positive for covid-19," the SFA said.

"Having liaised with Public Health England since the positive test was recorded, Billy will now self-isolate for 10 days and therefore miss tomorrow's Uefa Euro 2020 Group D match against Croatia at Hampden."

Scotland squad member John Fleck, of Sheffield United, tested positive for coronavirus before the tournament and missed the 2-2 friendly draw with the Netherlands, along with six close contacts.