Key Takeaways:
- Alex Scott has been included in the England senior squad for the first time by Thomas Tuchel ahead of World Cup qualifying matches against Serbia and Albania
- Jude Bellingham returns to the squad after recovering from shoulder surgery, having scored in his last two La Liga appearances, including El Clasico
- Myles Lewis-Skelly has been omitted from the 24-man squad, with this international window being Tuchel’s last before the spring break and subsequent World Cup campaign
Squad Announcement for World Cup Qualification
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his selection for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers versus Serbia and Albania. With England having already secured their place at next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico by winning all six of their qualifiers so far, Tuchel has used this opportunity to refresh his roster.
Among the most notable inclusions is Bournemouth’s Alex Scott. The 22-year-old has delivered impressive performances in the Premier League this season, featuring in nine out of Bournemouth’s ten matches and opening the scoring in their match against Brighton. Scott’s contributions have helped the Cherries climb into the top five spots early in the campaign.
Your #ThreeLions squad for the last time this year! 🦁
— England (@England) November 7, 2025
Player Performances and Selections
Scott’s ascendancy comes alongside his achievements with the England Under-21 side, where he participated in all but one match during their successful European Championship run, culminating in a final victory over Germany. Additionally, he has gained experience with England’s Under-20, Under-19, and Under-18 squads.
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham also makes his return to the national squad for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in the summer. Now back to fitness and form, Bellingham has found the net in each of his last two La Liga fixtures, including the decisive goal just before half-time in El Clasico.
The new call-ups, however, come at the expense of Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has been dropped from Tuchel’s 24-man selection.
Implications for the World Cup Campaign
This batch of fixtures represents the final opportunity for Tuchel to field his team ahead of the spring international break and the imminent World Cup campaign itself.
