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. After his £25 million move from Bristol City to Bournemouth, the midfielder has quickly made an impact in the Premier League, catching the attention of the national team coach.
Scott joins a distinguished group of Channel Islanders, including Matt Le Tissier and Graeme Le Saux, who have represented England at the senior level.
Thomas Tuchel’s Praise for Alex Scott
“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.”
“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.”
Upcoming Matches
- England returns to Wembley on 13 November to face Serbia.
- They will then play Albania three days later.
Author’s summary: Alex Scott’s strong performances at Bournemouth have earned him a well-deserved call-up to England’s squad, highlighting his growing influence in top-flight football.
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