Alex Scott Receives First Senior England Call-Up
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, 22, in his squad for the final round of World Cup qualifiers. This marks Scott’s debut in the senior national team.
Scott’s Performance and Background
The Guernsey-born midfielder made a strong impression both at club level and for England's Under-21 team, which won the European Championship this summer. Scott has become a regular starter for Bournemouth, a team consistently exceeding expectations in the league.
Squad Selection Details
- Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Manchester City’s Phil Foden are also recalled.
- Everton’s Jack Grealish and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins are omitted from the squad.
Manager’s Comments on 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 Reaction
"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."
Alex Scott’s call-up highlights his rapid development and the confidence the manager places in his abilities for the national team’s crucial matches ahead of the World Cup.
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