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Billy Gilmour was always going to have to prove himself again at Chelsea. It was simply a matter of when. That's life for a player at a top club: there will always be pressure and expectation to live up to, doubters to convert into believers, and difficult periods to overcome.

That's certainly what the 2021/22 campaign was for Gilmour. He spent it on loan at Norwich City and struggled to have a major influence on performances as the Canaries became embroiled in yet another unsuccessful battle against relegation. That the 20-year-old became a scapegoat for the team's struggles was unfair, but it was character-forming.

"Yeah, it's been a tough season personally, but a lot of experience made," said the Chelsea academy graduate this week while on international duty with Scotland, who failed to secure their place at this year's World Cup after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Ukraine at Hampden Park.

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Gilmour started the game but didn't finish it – another painful experience to overcome. Fortunately, there is plenty of support for the Chelsea academy graduate within the Scotland squad. The reason why is obvious: Gilmour is a player destined to have a career at the top level.

"It's clear to see Billy is, and is going to be a top, top player," said defender Grany Hanley, who spent the season with Gilmour at Norwich. "Obviously, he was involved in a team that got relegated, so he will naturally be disappointed.

"But in football, as in general life, if you have a setback or go through a tough period, you learn from that. When Billy learns from that, he will come back a better player. There is no doubt in my mind he will be a top player. You see that in his performances."

There was a similar message from Celtic midfielder Callum