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 stood out for both club and country, playing a crucial role in the Under-21 team that won the European Championship this summer.
Squad Inclusions and Omissions
- Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Manchester City's Phil Foden return to the squad.
- Everton's Jack Grealish and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins are not selected.
Tuchel on Selecting 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."
Scott's Reaction
In a video shared by AFC Bournemouth, Scott expressed his gratitude and excitement:
"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."
Summary
Alex Scott's steady rise from youth success to senior England recognition highlights his growing influence and potential in international football.