Alex Scott withdraws from England squad with injury

Summarised from 8 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 10:37 · Archive

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad after sustaining an injury during his full debut against Croatia on Saturday.

Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad ahead of Tuesday's Nations League match against the Czech Republic. The Bourmemouth midfielder picked up an injury during his full England debut in the 7-0 win over Croatia on Saturday.

Scott impressed in the match in Rijeka, playing alongside Elliot Anderson. However, he felt discomfort before the game and the problem worsened after he played through the pain.

Outlets differ on the precise nature and extent of the injury. The Guardian and Mirror Sport report it as a thigh or tendon injury respectively. Sky Sports reports he could miss 'several weeks', while the Guardian suggests he could be out for two months. The Evening Standard reports the Bournemouth midfielder is likely sidelined until December.

Scott will miss England's match on Tuesday and fixtures next month. The Telegraph reports that Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have been targeting the midfielder in the transfer market.

Bournemouth are understood to be unhappy with how the situation has been handled, given Scott's determination to play through pain to make the most of his opportunity on debut. This is part of a broader issue for the England squad this international break, with multiple players withdrawing due to injury.

How it is being reported

• England confirm double injury blow as duo withdraw before Czech Republic clashIndependent Sport · 5 Oct, 10:29
• England star Alex Scott suffers cruel injury blow after impressive first startMirror Sport · 5 Oct, 10:03
• Scott withdraws from England and could miss 'several weeks'Sky Sports · 5 Oct, 10:00
• Alex Scott facing two months out after playing through pain with EnglandThe Guardian · 5 Oct, 09:42
• Alex Scott injury update as Chelsea and Arsenal target leaves England squadMetro · 5 Oct, 09:40
• Injured Alex Scott withdraws from England squad as Bournemouth star faces months outEvening Standard · 5 Oct, 09:28
• Scott out of England squad and faces injury lay-offBBC News · 5 Oct, 09:19
• Alex Scott forced to withdraw from England squad with injury just two days after making his first startDaily Mail Sport · 5 Oct, 09:18

In this story: Alex Scott · Bournemouth · England · Croatia · Czech Republic · Chelsea · Arsenal · Liverpool

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