Alex Scott earns England call-up for World Cup Qualifiers
Guernsey’s Alex Scott has been selected for Thomas Tuchel’s England squad ahead of the final World Cup Qualifiers in November. The young midfielder’s recent £25 million transfer from Bristol City to Bournemouth has paved the way for this milestone in his career.
Since joining Bournemouth, Scott has impressed in the Premier League with his consistent performances and composure on the ball, earning the admiration of the national team manager.
“He had an excellent Under-21s Euros, he won the title. Lee Carsley was full of praise; he did an excellent job in midfield with Elliot Anderson. He is a regular starter for Bournemouth, who are overperforming constantly, and he is a starter for them,” said Tuchel.
“He puts the intensity in, he gets minutes, so we thought this is the perfect time to reward him, get to know him better and see what he can bring to the team,” added the former Chelsea boss.
Scott joins a distinguished group of Channel Islanders who have represented England, including Matt Le Tissier and Graeme Le Saux. The Three Lions will play Serbia at Wembley on 13 November, followed by a match against Albania on the 16th.
Author’s Summary
Alex Scott’s rapid rise from Bristol City to Bournemouth has now earned him a place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad ahead of crucial World Cup Qualifiers this November.