Billy Gilmour's man of the match display against Liverpool in pictures as Frank Lampard hails 'incredible performance' of Chelsea youngster

Scottish midfielder was named man of the match as the Blues reached the quarter-finals

Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour shields the ball from Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino during the FA CUp fifth round match at Stamford Bridge. Getty Images

Billy Gilmour lunges into a tackle against Takumi Minamino. AFP

Billy Gilmour shields the ball from Takumi Minamino. AFP

Billy Gilmour dribbles the ball away from Takumi Minamino. Getty Images

Billy Gilmour begins to bribble the ball away from Takumi Minamino. Getty Images

Billy Gilmour challenges for the ball against Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. AP Photo

Billy Gilmour takes the ball away from Takumi Minamino. AP Photo

Billy Gilmour is tackled by Curtis Jones. AP Photo

Billy Gilmour battles for the ball with Curtis Jones. AP Photo

Billy Gilmour makes a pass during the FA Cup fifth round game against Liverpool. Reuters

Billy Gilmour puts in a tackle on Takumi Minamino. PA

Billy Gilmour challenges Liverpool forward Sadio Mane for the ball. Reuters

Billy Gilmour celebrates with Ross Barkley, who scored Chelsea's second goal. Reuters

Billy Gilmour, right, controls the ball in front of Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana AP Photo

Billy Gilmour attempts a shot on goal against Liverpool. PA

Billy Gilmour dives into a challenge against Adam Lallana. AP Photo

Billy Gilmour did his burgeoning reputation no harm on Tuesday night after producing an all-action and man of the match display to guide Chelsea past Liverpool and into the FA Cup quarter-finals.

There has been plenty of excitement around Chelsea about the talent Gilmour possesses and the 18-year-old Scottish midfielder last month permanently moved up to the senior squad. It is a decision that looks to have so far paid off for manager Frank Lampard as Gilmour marked his third start for Chelsea with a superb performance at Stamford Bridge.

"What an incredible performance for a young player. He was a calm head in that first five or 10 minutes. He's a throwback of a midfielder," Lampard said after his side's 2-0 win over Liverpool, courtesy of goals from Willian and Ross Barkley.

"Can you put your foot in? Yes. Can you make angles to play the passes? Yes. He's only slight in stature but he's huge in personality. He deserves people to talk about him after a performance like that."

Chelsea may be short on quality in other areas of the pitch, most notably in defence and attack, but the Blues are well stocked in central midfield with the likes of Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho, N'Golo Kante, Barkley, Mason Mount, and the returning Ruben Loftus-Cheek all vying for places.

However, more performances like the one against Liverpool and Gilmour will soon be forcing his way into Lampard's plans on a more regular basis.

Browse through the photo gallery above which highlights Gilmour's performance against Liverpool. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device simply swipe.