Alex Scott gets first senior England call-up as Jack Grealish left out

England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his squad for the final round of World Cup qualifying matches. Among the call-ups is 22-year-old Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who receives his first invitation to the senior national team.

Scott, born in Guernsey, stood out for both club and country this year, playing a vital role for the Under-21s that triumphed in the summer’s European Championship. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Manchester City’s Phil Foden are also recalled to the team, but there is no place for Everton forward Jack Grealish or Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

Tuchel praises Scott’s progress

“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 earned his nomination. He will get a number eight role and hopefully, he can prove us right and show us his talent and personality.”

Scott reacts to the call-up

“I just wanted to say thank you. Obviously a very proud moment for me. I can’t wait and I want to thank all of you for making it happen.”

In a video shared by Bournemouth, teammates applauded Scott’s emotional message as he expressed gratitude to the club for their support in helping him reach this milestone.

Author’s summary

Rising talent Alex Scott, aged 22, was called up to England’s senior team by manager Thomas Tuchel after excelling for Bournemouth and the Under-21 squad, marking a key moment in his career.

ITV — 2025-11-07