Scotland rocked as midfielder Billy Gilmour is ruled out of World Cup by knee injury

Scotland's World Cup bid was rocked when midfielder Billy Gilmour sustained a knee injury that rules him out of the finals. Gilmour started the friendly at Hampden but clutched his knee and was replaced by Findlay Curtis before half-time. Scotland won 4-1, with Curtis scoring, Lawrence Shankland netting a brace after the break, and Ryan Christie converting a late penalty. Gilmour was taken to hospital for a scan, which showed a four-to-six week layoff and confirmed he will miss the World Cup finals. Manager Steve Clarke remained hopeful he would join the plane, subject to medical advice. Tyler Fletcher made his debut in the second half, offering Clarke options.