Alex Scott Earns First Senior England Call-Up
England manager Thomas Tuchel has included 22-year-old AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in the senior squad for the final round of World Cup qualifiers. Scott, from Guernsey, has shown strong performances at both club and international youth levels, notably contributing to the Under-21s' victory in this summer’s European Championship.
Squad Selections
- Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Manchester City’s Phil Foden have also been recalled.
- Everton’s Jack Grealish and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins were excluded from the squad.
Tuchel on Alex Scott
"Alex deserves to be with us. I first saw him closely in the Euros with the under-21s, where he was excellent together with Elliot Anderson in central midfield and played a huge part in the title win. Since then, he has really stepped up and is a regular starter for Bournemouth, who are overperforming constantly in the league. He has come a long way and has performed his way into this nomination. He will get a number eight role and hopefully, he can prove us right and show us his talent and personality."
Alex Scott's Response
"I just wanted to say thank you. Obviously a very proud moment for me. I can't wait and I want to say thank you to all of you for making it happen."
This message was shared alongside applause from his Bournemouth teammates.
Summary: Alex Scott’s rise from Under-21 success to senior England squad highlights his growing influence and potential in midfield ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.