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From non-league to World Cup dream

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November 12, 2025

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

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.

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