Guernsey’s Alex Scott has been selected by Thomas Tuchel for England’s squad ahead of the final World Cup Qualifiers in November. After his £25 million transfer from Bristol City to Bournemouth, Scott has made a strong impression in the Premier League, catching the attention of the England manager.
Scott joins a distinguished group of Channel Islanders who have played for the England men's team, including Matt Le Tissier and Graeme Le Saux.
“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.”
Summary: Alex Scott’s rise at Bournemouth earned him an England call-up, highlighting his growing influence under Tuchel’s management ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.
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