Great Scott! Three Lions star on his incredible rise

ALEX Scott is hoping his rapid rise can take him from non-league to the World Cup in just seven years.

- By JONATHAN VEAL

The Bournemouth midfielder has been called up to the England squad for the first time for this week's qualifiers against Serbia and Albania after impressing for the Under-21s.

The 22-year-old, whose stepsister is Manchester United and Lionesses defender Maya Le Tissier, was playing for non-league Guernsey until 2019 when he moved to Bristol City.

When he was released by Southampton at the age of 12, he did not think he had a future in the game, but now has a shot at forcing his way into Thomas Tuchel's plans for next summer’s global showpiece.

“I'm over the moon, it is everything you dream for.” he said. “Six years ago I was playing non-league for Guernsey and I wasn’t even sure I was going to make it as a footballer.

“So to be now in the England team is a dream come true. I am just grateful for all the coaches, my family and everyone who has helped me get to this point.