Why is England star Alex Scott wearing a mask during Under-21 Euros final?

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2 days ago

ENGLAND are taking on Germany in the Under-21 Euros final TONIGHT!
Lee Carsley 's men are looking to secure back-to-back titles after winning the competition in 2023 with a 1-0 win over Spain.
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ENGLAND VS GERMANY - U21 EUROS FINAL LIVE
The Young Lions booked their spot in the final with a stunning 2-1 win over the Netherlands, with Harvey Elliott scoring a double in the last-4 clash.
England must overcome a Germany side that has already got the better of them once in the Euros this summer.
Antonio Di Salvo's men beat the Young Lions 2-1 on their way to winning Group B earlier in the competition.
Alex Scott was the man on the scoresheet for England, and he didn't just catch the spectators' attention with his close-range finish.
The Bournemouth midfielder has been seen donning an unusual mask during the U21 Euros - SunSport brings you all the information on why.
Why is England star Alex Scott wearing a mask during Under-21 Euros final?
Scott is wearing a specialised mask during the U21 Euros due to a fractured jaw.
The 21-year-old's injury occurred when he was caught by the elbow of Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings last month.
He had to wear a chin strap when he came off the bench for the final few seconds of the Cherries' final day victory over Leicester.
Scott revealed he had a specialised mask designed for this summer's competition in Slovakia - and he is adamant that it is causing him no issues at all.
The Cherries star said: 'It's honestly been fine. Before I had a different mask, which was a lot tougher to wear.
'I tried it out in a few sessions before we came to Slovakia. Thankfully the staff with England managed to do everything they could to get me a new one fitted.
'I've adapted to it well. It gets sweaty so, throughout the games, I try to take it off as much as I can. But it's been fine.'
Scott has been a mainstay in the England U21s team this summer, starting all but one of the Young Lions' matches.