Former Chelsea star Frank Sinclair says that youngster Billy Gilmour can become a legend at the club.

Gilmour was in stunning form in the FA Cup against Liverpool before the COVID-19 outbreak shut down sport.

And the 18-year-old is tipped for huge success if he gets enough game time.

Speaking to GentingBet, Sinclair said: "Billy Gilmour has got what it takes to make it at Chelsea and he's got an incredible future at the club – I'd put him up there as being a real Chelsea great if he gets the opportunity to play regular football for Chelsea.

"Before he even arrived in the first team this season, I was well aware of how highly he was rated after listening to what was coming out from the academy coaches on their analysis of the player.

"Everyone is fully aware as to how good he has been since he joined the football club."

He said: "I've been very surprised with how comfortably he adapted to playing in the Premier League; it can be very hectic playing in those midfield areas at that level.

"He seems to naturally acclimatise to playing at that level and that's a sign of a good player, when they look so comfortable playing for Chelsea.

"Gilmour looks like he's got everything in his game; his awareness, his passing, his ability to break down attacks and start Chelsea attacks is incredible."

"Sometimes, you question the size of him," Sinclair explained.

"But I'm told by [Chelsea assistant manager] Jody Morris that he is really tenacious and he can look after himself, so there is nothing to worry about there.

"I think he's got a really good future at the football club."