Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd believes Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour can change coaching in Scottish football.

The 18-year-old's impressive display for the Blues in the 2-0 FA Cup victory over Liverpool, Boyd hopes it will mark a mentality shift for the coaching establishment in Scotland

"He got the chance to showcase his skills on Tuesday and now he's getting spoken about to a worldwide audience," said Boyd of the youngster who came through the Rangers academy before making the move to Chelsea two years ago.

"Hopefully in Scotland we change our attitudes to smaller guys who are struggling to develop and we give them time as they're exciting players up here that seem to be getting cut adrift too early.

"With the right coaching, we can get away from the robot type and let them become who they can be if they're given an opportunity.

"I actually said a few months ago that it would give the [Scotland] squad a lift to bring someone like Billy in," added Boyd of Gilmour's chances of getting a Scotland senior call-up.

"I wouldn't be surprised if he's called up for the Israel game, when you see the ability he's got."