Norwich City prospect Flynn Clarke has paid tribute to Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour.

Clarke marked his debut for Scotland's Under-21s with their goal in the 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland on Sunday. Attacking midfielder Clarke joined the Canaries from dad Darren's old club Peterborough last year.

He reckons watching senior squad star Gilmour — who spent last season on loan at the Canaries from Chelsea — helped bring his game on so much.

Clarke, 19, said: “I definitely looked up to Billy when he was at Norwich. The technical side of his game was just unbelievable.

“You could learn so much from watching how he plays.

“Kenny McLean and Grant Hanley are also at Norwich, so I have a few of the senior lads I can look up to around the training ground.

“I study them on and off the pitch and try to match their standards. You can see why they have reached the top.

“Getting called up for the Under-21s was a great achievement and my family were really delighted by it.

“It's boosted my confidence and the goal tops that up even more.