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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Simon Peach

Thomas Tuchel defends handling of ‘strange’ Alex Scott injury with England midfielder facing months out

Thomas Tuchel has defended England’s handling of Alex Scott, describing the midfielder's thigh injury as a "strange one" and maintaining that there was "zero risk-taking" prior to a problem that may sideline the Bournemouth player for up to two months.

The 23-year-old had been patient for his senior international opportunity, having missed out during his initial call-up last November before taking part in the pre-World Cup training camp in Florida.

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