Tuchel's Tough Selection Call for Serbia Opener
England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed his matchday squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Serbia, and two notable names have been omitted. Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, 22, will have to wait for his senior international debut, while Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi also misses out on selection for Thursday's fixture.
Injury and Form Shape Tuchel's Decisions
The exclusion of Marc Guehi comes as the centre-back remains part of the full England squad despite missing Crystal Palace's most recent Premier League match due to fitness concerns. His absence from the matchday selection suggests a cautious approach from the England management. Meanwhile, Alex Scott's fine form for Bournemouth, following his involvement in England's victorious Under-21 European Championship squad this summer, earned him his first senior call-up but was not enough to secure a spot for the Serbia game.
What's Next for the Omitted Duo?
Both Scott and Guehi are expected to be in contention for England's final World Cup qualifier against Albania over the weekend. Scott himself addressed the media after his call-up, humorously noting the confusion with his famous namesake, former England women's footballer and broadcaster Alex Scott. "They said I've done well getting called up and going on I'm A Celebrity at the same time!" he joked, before paying tribute to his counterpart's achievements. The young midfielder also pondered the rarity of two players with the same name representing the country, a milestone he could still reach in the coming days.
