Tuchel says Alex Scott’s emergence gives England – and Rice – ‘high level’ competition
Tuchel praises Scott’s all-round display in Croatia win‘We will not survive on two midfielders. More the better’Thomas Tuchel warned that there is competition for Declan Rice’s place in England’s midfield after Alex Scott marked his first international start with an outstanding display during the 7-0 away win against Croatia.Rice, who struggled with neural pain in his upper hamstring during the World Cup, withdrew from the camp because of load management and the vice-captain’s absence at the start of the side’s Nations League campaign has allowed Tuchel to broaden his options…
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