A surprise call-up, Alex Scott will be well aware that he's up against it with scant opportunities to make an impression before Tuchel names his squad for the tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That said, the pressure is arguably off him and there could be an opportunity to stake a claim in midfield.
Elliot Anderson's sudden rise to prominence under Tuchel should certainly serve as motivation for the Bournemouth man, who, like his Nottingham Forest counterpart, will be competing for either the No.6 or No.8 position alongside Declan Rice, with Adam Wharton probably the biggest threat to his chances. Indeed, there is an opening to at least make it into the travelling party, with the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Conor Gallagher and Curtis Jones still being overlooked.
Another graduate of the U21 squad, Scott will be buoyed by the head coach's glowing words about him following his call-up. "He had an excellent Euros," Tuchel said. "He did an excellent job in midfield together with Elliot Anderson, who is now a regular starter for us - he was very impressive. Then he took another step and becomes a very regular starter for Bournemouth and they are in the top third of the league. They are over-performing constantly and he is a starter for them. He puts the intensity in and he gets his minutes. So, we thought it was maybe a perfect time to reward him and get to know him and to see what he can bring to our team."