Alex Scott leaves England squad after tendon injury

Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad after suffering a tendon injury during the 7-0 win over Croatia in Rijeka. The Bournemouth midfielder is set to return to his club for further assessment, with initial indications suggesting he could be out for several weeks.

The full extent of the injury remains unclear. Scott felt pain in the second half and asked to come off. Further scans are planned to establish the extent of the injury. His withdrawal follows what was his first start for England.

Injury interrupts first England start

Scott impressed on his first England start in Rijeka. England head coach Thomas Tuchel praised the midfielder, who linked up well with Elliot Anderson during the win over Croatia. The pair won the U21s Euros together in 2025.

The concern now is how long Scott will be unavailable. Although the early indications point to a possible absence of several weeks, further scans are planned to establish the extent of the tendon injury.

His departure from the England squad means he will not remain with the national team while those checks take place. Instead, Bournemouth will assess him following his return from international duty.

Scott’s injury came during a convincing England victory. For now, the only timetable reported is the initial suggestion that he could miss several weeks.

Bournemouth await assessment before Chelsea match

Bournemouth’s first game after the international break is against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Whether Scott will be available for that match has not been established; the club must first learn more from his assessment and further scans.

The midfielder’s situation also follows reported transfer interest during the summer. Manchester City and Chelsea were interested in signing him, but Bournemouth were adamant that he was not for sale.

Bournemouth were under no pressure to sell, with two years remaining on Scott’s contract. He remains their player as he returns from England duty to find out how serious the injury is.

The immediate focus is therefore on the medical findings rather than a firm return date. Until the further scans are completed, the early indication of several weeks out remains a possibility, not a confirmed period of absence.