Alex Scott Gets First Senior England Call-Up as Jack Grealish Left Out
England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced his squad for the final round of World Cup qualifiers, with 22-year-old Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott earning his first senior call-up.
Scott, originally from Guernsey, has made a strong impression for both club and country. He was a key player in England’s Under-21 squad that won the European Championship this summer. His consistent performances for Bournemouth have now secured him a spot in the senior team.
- Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth) receives first senior England call-up.
- Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden return to the squad.
- Jack Grealish and Ollie Watkins are not included.
Manager’s Comments
"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."
Player 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."
Author’s Summary
Alex Scott’s breakthrough into the senior England team marks a major milestone in his career, reflecting his rapid growth and consistent performances for Bournemouth and the national youth side.