Former Rangers boss Mark Warburton has compared Chelsea youngster Billy Gilmour to Jack Wilshere.

The young Scotland star has emerged as a huge talent for the Blues in central midfield.

And Warburton, who tried to keep Gilmour at Rangers when he was in charge, thinks Gilmour his style is similar to Wilshere.

"I remember one of my first academy games with Watford was against Arsenal," Warburton told the Daily Mail.

"We had a good team and we got beaten 9-0.

"I think it was Under-12 level and I saw this kid just run the show. It was Jack Wilshere.

"Whichever side he was on would have won the game 9-0. He was so far ahead of his time and so talented.

"Billy Gilmour is right up there with him. Jack has been unlucky in terms of being hit by injuries, but Billy is in a great environment.

"If you love the game of football, his development is great to see. It really is."