Alex Scott, known affectionately as the "Guernsey Grealish" due to his iconic hairstyle and fashion sense, has taken the first step towards making history by being named in Gareth Southgate's England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Serbia at Wembley on Thursday and Albania in Tirana three days later.
The 22-year-old midfielder's impressive form across the early months of the season has been a testament to his hard work and dedication. Born and raised on the island of Guernsey, Scott's journey to becoming a professional footballer was far from straightforward. After excelling at local club level, he caught the eye of Bristol City, who offered him a scholarship in 2020.
Scott's breakthrough at Bristol City was swift, with his impressive performances earning him a call-up to the England under-18 team. He went on to star alongside Elliot Anderson in midfield as the under-21s retained their European title. The experience caught the attention of Thomas Tuchel, who was impressed by Anderson's performance and subsequently called him up for the senior camp.
Scott is now set to face off against Declan Rice in the No 8 role, but his focus remains solely on showcasing what he can do. "I've got my eye on it," Scott says with a smile. "It's a big opportunity, but I'm just taking it one step at a time."
One thing is certain: Alex Scott will be making history by becoming only the third Channel Islander to play for the England men's team, following in the footsteps of Matt Le Tissier and Graeme Le Saux. His connection to the islander mentality is deep-seated, with his own father being part of a family that has been shaped by the unique culture and community of Guernsey.
Scott's journey is one of perseverance and determination, having overcome setbacks including injuries and self-doubt. He credits his family for their unwavering support, particularly his stepsister Maya, who has 10 caps for the England women's team and was part of the squad that won the European Championship in the summer.
With a hat-trick to his name in his trial game for Bristol City, Scott knows he has what it takes to succeed at the highest level. As he prepares to take on the challenge of playing alongside some of the world's best midfielders, Scott remains focused and driven, with his eyes firmly fixed on making history as the first Guernsey-born player to score a goal in an England World Cup qualifier.
Scott's ultimate goal is simple: be brave, continue to make people proud, including Maya, who has been by his side every step of the way. With his unique blend of talent, determination, and islander mentality, Alex Scott is poised to make his mark on the world stage and leave an indelible mark on English football history.
The 22-year-old midfielder's impressive form across the early months of the season has been a testament to his hard work and dedication. Born and raised on the island of Guernsey, Scott's journey to becoming a professional footballer was far from straightforward. After excelling at local club level, he caught the eye of Bristol City, who offered him a scholarship in 2020.
Scott's breakthrough at Bristol City was swift, with his impressive performances earning him a call-up to the England under-18 team. He went on to star alongside Elliot Anderson in midfield as the under-21s retained their European title. The experience caught the attention of Thomas Tuchel, who was impressed by Anderson's performance and subsequently called him up for the senior camp.
Scott is now set to face off against Declan Rice in the No 8 role, but his focus remains solely on showcasing what he can do. "I've got my eye on it," Scott says with a smile. "It's a big opportunity, but I'm just taking it one step at a time."
One thing is certain: Alex Scott will be making history by becoming only the third Channel Islander to play for the England men's team, following in the footsteps of Matt Le Tissier and Graeme Le Saux. His connection to the islander mentality is deep-seated, with his own father being part of a family that has been shaped by the unique culture and community of Guernsey.
Scott's journey is one of perseverance and determination, having overcome setbacks including injuries and self-doubt. He credits his family for their unwavering support, particularly his stepsister Maya, who has 10 caps for the England women's team and was part of the squad that won the European Championship in the summer.
With a hat-trick to his name in his trial game for Bristol City, Scott knows he has what it takes to succeed at the highest level. As he prepares to take on the challenge of playing alongside some of the world's best midfielders, Scott remains focused and driven, with his eyes firmly fixed on making history as the first Guernsey-born player to score a goal in an England World Cup qualifier.
Scott's ultimate goal is simple: be brave, continue to make people proud, including Maya, who has been by his side every step of the way. With his unique blend of talent, determination, and islander mentality, Alex Scott is poised to make his mark on the world stage and leave an indelible mark on English football history.
Alex "Guernsey Grealish" Scott is gonna light up that pitch with that crazy hairstyle of his 
. But seriously, I love how he's got that islander swag going on โ it's infectious. His journey to the England squad is straight outta a rom-com: underdog becomes star, overcoming injuries and self-doubt along the way 
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. And can you imagine the excitement in that Guernsey household when Alex finally gets called up to the big squad?! 
. It's not just about him, though โ it's about those islander roots and the culture that made him who he is today. And let's be real, Declan Rice better watch out for this kid in midfield 
I think this guy's got a shot at making it big in the world of football! 
He's been working so hard for this moment, and it's amazing to see him get his chance to shine. Born and raised on Guernsey, he's got that islander mentality going strong - all about perseverance and determination.
The guy's a midfielder with skills for days! Bristol City picked him up back in 2020, and it was clear they were onto something. He played alongside Elliot Anderson in the under-21s and helped them retain their European title - talk about some serious credentials!
. He knows he's got this far through hard work and dedication, but now it's time to step up his game. With Thomas Tuchel breathing down his neck (just kidding!), Scott's got his eye firmly fixed on making history - becoming only the third Channel Islander to play for England! 
he's like the guernsey grealish lol but serious tho, 22 years old and already makin history 
hope he scores that goal in the england world cup qualifier 
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This kid's got spirit! I love how he's staying humble despite being in a big squad with top players. He talks about taking it one step at a time, and that's the right attitude. Being from Guernsey is like having a superpower - that islander mentality is all about community and hard work, you know? 
in the football world. his journey is all about hard work and perseverance, and that's somethin' we can all learn from 
his story is like a movie, you know? from local clubs to england squad, it's like a dream come true 
Playing for England is a big deal, but he doesn't seem to be in awe of the attention. He's just focused on making his mark. That islander mentality is special, you can tell it's rubbed off on him. His family support is key, Maya being the stepsister with 10 caps for the women's team, she must be a big influence. With a hat-trick in his trial game and now in Gareth Southgate's squad, he's got the talent to back it up. He just needs to keep pushing forward and not get too nervous about making history 
Can't believe this kid is actually getting a chance to shine on the big stage! He's got an amazing story, overcoming injuries & self-doubt to make it to the England squad 
so happy for Alex Scott he's literally the only thing good that's gonna happen at Wembley this year and I'm hyped to see him crush it in the midfield role against Serbia 
but Declan Rice is probs gonna ruin his vibe and also can we talk about how Maya's 10 caps already and she's like 20+ yrs old meanwhile Alex has never played for England 
his fam's been super supportive, esp his stepsis maya, who's got her own england women's team history - no pressure, alex, but u're makin' history with every step 
alex scott is gonna smash it at wembley 
he's been grinding for years and now he's finally getting the recognition he deserves 
i'm hyped to see him go up against serbia and albania 
. It'll be awesome to see him take on the likes of Declan Rice in the No 8 role 
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seriously though, its dope to see a young islander making history for England, gotta respect that 
he's literally gonna be makin history by playin for England in the World Cup qualifiers! 
i mean, the guy's got skills for days and his story is so inspiring 
let's go Alex Scott! 
I'm so hyped for Alex "Guernsey Grealish" Scott 
. And his fam is everything - his stepsister Maya's a total boss, 10 caps for the women's team and all that 
still, gotta give the kid credit for his determination and perseverance. gotta love how proud his family is of him too 
especially his stepsister maya who's been rockin' it with england women's team 
and now he's getting a chance to play for England at the World Cup qualifiers?! that's insane! i love how he's been through some tough times, like injuries and self-doubt, but he never gave up