England’s outsiders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Morgan Gibbs-White & 10 players who could still squeeze into Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad – ranked
A man who can count himself very unlucky to have been overlooked in the March international break, Alex Scott will surely still be at the forefront of the manager’s thinking as he finalises his plans for England’s midfield in North America. The Bournemouth man was deservedly handed a first senior call-up in November but didn’t get onto the pitch. However, he has continued to impress with his all-action displays at club level.
Much will depend on which other midfielders Tuchel opts to take to the World Cup, with the likes of Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Jordan Henderson, Elliot Anderson and James Garner all vying for spots. You could argue that Scott brings a different skillset as a deep-lying playmaker who can also operate box to box. Could he be the ideal alternative to Real Madrid star Bellingham?
