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.