England's Alex Scott and Jarell Quansah during a training session at the Stadion HNK Rijeka, Croatia. (Image: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire)
England's Alex Scott and Jarell Quansah during a training session at the Stadion HNK Rijeka, Croatia. (Image: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire)
THE Cherries' Alex Scott will make his first start for England as the Three Lions face Croatia in the Nations League this afternoon.
Scott made his England debut off the bench in midweek against Czechia in Prague, but Thomas Tuchel has brought the 23-year-old into the starting XI for their game in Rijeka.
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It was an emotional debut for Scott in Prague as he played the final 20 minutes, having had to show patience to get his opportunity in the team.
He had previously made two England squads without making an appearance, but boss Tuchel has consistently praised Scott for his attitude and ability.
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Called up for the September and October international breaks, Scott was an unused substitute for their first game against Spain at Wembley, but featured against Czechia and now starts against Croatia.
He will hope to impress before the final game of the break back at Wembley on Tuesday, also against Czechia.
England kick off against Croatia in the Nations League at 5pm.