{
  "id": 12093684,
  "title": "England boss Tuchel says Scott can challenge Rice for midfield spot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/england-boss-tuchel-says-scott-can-challenge-rice-for-midfield-spot-12093684",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T06:16:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442690/england-boss-tuchel-says-scott-can-challenge-rice-for-midfield-spot"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England manager Thomas Tuchel commented on the potential competition for a midfield spot with Declan Rice after Alex Scott's impressive performance in England's 7-0 victory over Croatia. Scott, who plays for Bournemouth, started in midfield alongside Elliot Anderson in the Nations League match, dictating play against Croatian veterans Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic.\n\nWhen asked if Rice might be concerned about his place in the team, Tuchel stated that of course he is, and that performances like Scott's are necessary. Tuchel emphasized that England cannot survive with just two central midfielders and highlighted the importance of Rice, who is one of the very best midfielders in Europe. Tuchel reiterated that nothing will change Rice's status, but the team needs more variety and options. England, currently second in their group behind World Cup winners Spain, will face the Czech Republic at Wembley on Tuesday.",
  "summary": "England manager Thomas Tuchel said Declan Rice faces competition for his midfield spot after Alex Scott delivered an impressive performance on his first international start in Saturday’s 7-0 thrashing of Croatia. With Rice having withdrawn from the squad, Bournemouth’s Scott featured in midfield alongside Elliot Anderson for the Nations League match, and the pair dictated play despite being up…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "England boss Tuchel says Scott can challenge Rice for midfield spot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/england-boss-tuchel-says-scott-can-challenge-rice-for-midfield-spot",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:50:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "England boss Tuchel says Scott can challenge Rice for midfield spot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/england-boss-tuchel-says-scott-can-challenge-rice-for-midfield-spot-12082602",
        "published": "2026-10-05T05:22:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Scott out of England squad and faces injury lay-off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/scott-out-of-england-squad-and-faces-injury-lay-off",
        "published": "2026-10-05T08:30:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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