Pocognoli wants happy Gilmour for Scotland

New Scotland manager Sébastien Pocognoli wants midfielder Billy Gilmour to be central to Scotland's improvement after the team's bruising World Cup exit. Gilmour excelled in the second half during Pocognoli's debut as manager, which ended in a goalless draw against Slovenia in the Nations League.

The Napoli midfielder missed the World Cup through injury but Pocognoli praised his understanding of the game plan, stating: 'If you have a player who plays one touch without even looking where he puts it, it means he understands the game plan.' Scotland will face Switzerland at Hampden Park on Tuesday. cricket-info.homes