"Scott was born in Guernsey, the birthplace of former England midfielder Matt Le Tissier. Jersey's Graeme Le Saux also played in defence for the national side. Manchester United women's defender Maya Le Tissier is also from Guernsey and represents England. However, earlier this week Wales boss Craig Bellamy was unsuccessful in his bid to call-up Celtic's Callum Osmond, who was born in Jersey."
"Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Alderney are defined as 'Crown Dependencies', which makes them part of the British Isles but not the United Kingdom. The islands have separate governments that deal with internal affairs, such as setting taxes, meaning they do not send MPs to Westminster - but the King remains head of state and the UK government presides over international affairs and defence issues."
"Until recently, players born in the Crown Dependencies could represent any of the four home nations at senior level as they were classed as British, but not specifically English, Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish. But a rule change by Uefa means that Channel Islands-born players can now only represent England - the nation geographically closest to the Crown Dependencies. This means that Osmond was eligible to play for Wales at youth level but can now no longer represent them on the senior stage."
Alex Scott's England call-up could make him only the third male senior England player born in the Channel Islands. Players born in Guernsey or Jersey previously included Matt Le Tissier and Graeme Le Saux; Maya Le Tissier represents England in the women's game. Jersey-born Callum Osmond had a failed Wales senior call-up attempt. Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Alderney are Crown Dependencies with separate governments; the UK handles international affairs. UEFA changed eligibility rules so Channel Islands-born players can represent only England. Jersey's 2018 bid for UEFA membership was rejected; islands compete in Island Games and other sports independently.
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