Former West Ham and Celtic star Frank McAvennie is excited about the future of Scotland's midfield.

A midfield comprising of Manchester United star Scott McTominay along with Chelsea's Billy Gilmour is an exciting prospect for Scottish football, says McAvennie.

"Gilmour is class. He is really a class talent. He has been fighting for games at Chelsea for some time. When I went to West Ham, I came to England to play against the best," he told Goal.

“That's what he has done by leaving Scotland and choosing Chelsea. He is doing magnificently in midfield. Frank Lampard is giving him a chance and I don't think too many others would have given him a chance.

“If Scott McTominay plays alongside him then we can have a great midfield with a big lad in there too. The Celtic boys have tried to do well for Scotland but we have not got to any tournaments or even come close to it. These young boys have to have that chance to do it now."