Alex Scott Earns First Senior England Call-Up for World Cup Qualifiers
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Serbia and Albania. With England already securing qualification for next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico by winning all six of their qualifiers, Tuchel has chosen to refresh his roster.
Notable Inclusions and Returns
- Bournemouth’s Alex Scott receives his maiden call-up to the England senior squad. The 22-year-old has impressed in the Premier League this season, playing in nine of Bournemouth’s ten matches and scoring in their win against Brighton.
- Scott’s contributions have helped Bournemouth climb into the Premier League’s top five early in the campaign.
- Jude Bellingham returns to the squad after recovering from shoulder surgery. He scored in his last two La Liga matches, including an important goal in El Clasico.
- Myles Lewis-Skelly is also included in the squad.
Alex Scott’s Development and Achievements
Scott’s rise to the senior squad follows significant success with England’s youth teams. He was a key player for the Under-21 team, participating in all but one match during their victorious European Championship campaign, which ended with a final win over Germany.
He has also represented England at the Under-20, Under-19, and Under-18 levels, gaining valuable international experience along the way.
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Author's summary: Alex Scott makes his senior England debut as Tuchel revamps the squad for World Cup qualifiers, with Bellingham returning from surgery and key youth talents gaining recognition.