Scotland fans must wait to see Billy Gilmour in action for the senior team because he needs to show he is ready.
Scotland U21 boss Scot Gemmill is loving working with the wonderkid but reckons the Chelsea midfielder needs to continue improving and showing he can cope with the pressure.
Many Scotland fans wanted Gilmour introduced to Steve Clarke's squad for the games against Russia and San Marino this week.
But the only new name listed was Lawrence Shankland and Gemmill expects Gilmour to break through eventually.
The 18-year-old will play for the U21s as they look to continue their impressive form and Gemmill said: "He is obviously improving all the time.
"If you train and play with better players then it raises your game, but the thing with Billy is if you speak to anyone who has worked with him, they are equally impressed with him off the pitch as well as on it. His emotional intelligence; to be able to handle everything.
"He needs to continue to show he can handle it, and that his performances continue to improve. He's obviously playing for a great club, his manager's got confidence in him, everything is there - but we've got a big responsibility to help him.
"We've got a huge responsibility for them to maximise their potential. There are different pathways for different players; some will get their opportunity because there's a need through injury or suspension, and some will get their opportunity through fast-track and because they are pushing so hard that their performance merits the opportunity.
"From the last U21 campaign, there were, I think, nine players who went on to make their debuts for Scotland, so it's great for everyone to see that there's an opportunity to go all the way to the full squad."
