Guernsey’s Alex Scott has been selected for Thomas Tuchel’s England squad ahead of the November World Cup Qualifiers. After his £25 million move from Bristol City to Bournemouth, Scott has impressed in the Premier League, attracting the attention of the English national team's coach.
Scott joins a distinguished group of Channel Islanders, including Matt Le Tissier and Graeme Le Saux, who have represented England in men’s football.
“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.”
Author's summary: Alex Scott’s rapid rise at Bournemouth earned him a deserved call-up to England’s squad, continuing the proud Channel Islands tradition in international football.