Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has admitted he is keen to emulate his heroes Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta at Euro 2024 this summer.
Cup finals in South Africa in 2010 proved to be an experience which would have a profound impact on Billy Gilmour.which eventual winners Spain produced – not least their revered midfielders Xabi Alonso, Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta - in that memorable tournament., modelled himself on the Barcelona duo Xavi and Iniesta, who were both of a similar stature, thereafter and did not look back.
“Growing up, I loved watching Barcelona with that midfield of Iniesta, Xavi and Busquets and I based myself on their way of playing, a small guy who knows how to keep the ball.” “Hopefully I’ve shown that I can go and do it on this stage now. I come into most camps ready to go. I’m young, hungry and I want to play in every game. It’s my country. I’ve played a lot of games now and this season I feel strong with no injuries.
“This time, I’m more part of the group and I want to play games. There’s loads of competition in the squad and everyone is playing well for their clubs. The manager will have to make hard decisions. I need to give it my all and hopefully I’ll be in that squad.”
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