Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is in line to make his full Three Lions debut as his more famous namesake flies to Australia for I'm A Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here
England's midfielder Alex Scott smiles during a press conference
Alex Scott could make his England debut vs Serbia(Image: BRADLEY COLLYER/Getty Images)
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Alex Scott is fast making a name for himself in the Premier League. But the Bournemouth midfielder will still not be the most famous England celebrity with the name, even if he makes his full debut against Serbia on Thursday. Or even the most successful international star in his family.
The other Alex Scott won 140 caps for England, presents Football Focus and is about to go Down Under. Although the pair - who have a 19-year age gap - can still apparently be confused by social media users.
“They said I’ve done well getting called up and going on I’m A Celebrity at the same time!” smiled Scott, 22.
“Obviously, Alex Scott the female footballer has done amazing things for the country and in an England shirt.
“It’s amazing for her and me to have the same name. I’m not sure if there’s been many or ever, if I do get on the pitch on Thursday or Sunday, that have shared the name and both played for the country.”
His step-sister Maya Le Tissier is the Manchester United captain who won the UEFA Women’s Championships this summer - and Scott sought her advice before his first full call-up. Unlike any male player since 1966, she has won a Major trophy.
“It was more just enjoy it and be yourself,” he said. “Show what you can do and do what you’ve been doing for all these years. Growing up we’d fly over every weekend together. She would have her games for Hampshire and I’d be playing for Southampton as a kid. She’s seen me grow a lot as a person, as a football player as well.
BASEL, SWITZERLAND - JULY 27: Jess Park, Lauren Hemp, Maya Le Tissier, Grace Clinton, Aggie Beever-Jones; Alessia Russo, Leah Williamson of England, Keira Walsh, Ella Toone of England, Khiara Keating, Georgia Stanway of England, Jess Carter, Michelle Agyemang, Alex Greenwood, Lucy Bronze, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead; Hannah Hampton, Sarina Wiegman, Lauren James celebrate with trophy after winning the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
Maya Le Tissier was part of the England team which won Euro 2025 win in Basel
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“I think back in the day when I was back home playing local football, she would have never thought I would go on to become a professional.
“We speak most days. She’s obviously so pleased for me. She texted me straight away as soon as she got the news. It’s nice to have someone around who has experienced it and been around the Lionesses and England in general.
“She can help me out with advice on playing at the top level and the top-pressured situations. She’s flying at Man United and at the Lionesses and I couldn’t be prouder of her.”
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Alex Scott of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United FC at Vitality Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Alex Scott has received his first England call-up after winning the European Championships with the U21s in the summer
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Born in 2003, he is too young to have seen the first two Channel Islanders to have represented England - Matt Le Tissier (no relation) and Graeme Le Saux. “Obviously I’ve seen clips of Matt and the goal he scored,” he said. “Obviously some of the finishes I’ve seen from him were outrageous and I’m not sure I’ve got them in the locker!”
What they do share is a long journey - literally - to be a professional footballer. “It started on a Saturday morning, bright and early, probably about 6 a.m. flight,” he recalled.
And also the Islander Mentality to succeed. ‘It just means we are fearless,” he said. “It’s tough to get to the mainland. I feel like we take opportunities when they come around.”
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Matt Le Tissier is Guernsey's most famous footballing export
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Scott was released by the Southampton Academy and started playing for Guernsey FC in the eighth tier of men's football as a 16-year-old - and earned the nickname the Guernsey Grealish. Transfers to Bristol City and Bournemouth - and victories for the U19s and U21s in European Championships - have followed despite serious injuries.
And failing PE at school. “It was the written coursework!” Scott laughed.
Asked what he wanted to show and tell manager Thomas Tuchel on his first full call-up, Scott said: “I think I just want to come in and be brave, and play the way I know I can play. Fingers crossed I can play some part in the games and just show what I am capable of.” And become a big England name.
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