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The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
Why is England star Alex Scott wearing a mask during Under-21 Euros final?
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. 1 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.
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Bournemouth's Alex Scott pushing through pain barrier of broken jaw with specialised mask for England Euro joy
ALEX SCOTT is pushing through the pain barrier to deliver more European glory for our country. The Bournemouth star suffered a fractured jaw after being caught by the elbow of Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings last month. 3 3 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. Now Scott revealed he has had a specialised one designed for the Under-21 European Championship. So far he has produced one goal and an assist to help the Young Lions reach the semi-finals — and he is adamant that it is causing him no issues at all. The 21-year-old 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.' Bournemouth forked out £20million to Bristol City for Scott in 2023. That came 12 months after the midfielder starred for England U19s as they lifted the Euros — coincidentally also in Slovakia. He came on as sub to equalise against Italy in that semi in June 2022 to spark a 2-1 comeback victory. Ahead of today's last-four clash with Holland, Scott recalled: 'We've got a lot of players here who played in that game. 'At first I was a bit annoyed at the start on the bench, but I was ready to come on and make an impact. One of my first touches I managed to score.' England u21s clash with Germany SUSPENDED as stadium plunged into semi-darkness and players taken off pitch Those U19s repeated that trick after falling behind to Israel in the final to triumph 3-1 and lift the trophy. Scott, one of six men from that squad included in Lee Carsley's current crop, said: 'It's one of my proudest moments of my career so far. 'It is any time that I've been away with England, but to win a tournament was really special. 'That brings experience as well. Like I said, a few of my lads have been there and done it. 'I know what it takes to win a major tournament. So we're looking forward to the game against Holland now. 3 'Hopefully we can take that experience we have and take it into this.' And while Scott wants to create another piece of history, he and his team-mates are also hoping to replicate the England team from 1982 and 1984 by winning back-to-back U21 Euros. Scott added: 'It's all about now for us and the hunger to win this tournament. 'Two years ago they won it, so that's a bit of pressure on us, as there always is for England at tournaments. 'The group we have, the games we've played at all levels, Premier League, Championship, there's not a lot of pressure we feel as players. Hopefully we can win.'
BBC News
04-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Mings signs one-year extension to Villa deal
Defender Tyrone Mings has signed an extension to his contract that keeps him at Aston Villa Park until 32-year-old only had one year remaining on his previous deal but the fresh contract will extend his time at the club to eight England centre-back made 14 appearances for Unai Emery's side in the Premier League last season after recovering from rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament on the opening day of the 2023-24 making his loan move from Bournemouth in 2019 permanent, Mings made 180 appearances in claret and told Villa's official website, external: "In the time I've been at the club we've had quite the journey. "Every player signs for a club hoping they can contribute positively towards something successful and my belief that we can achieve something extra special is stronger than ever."
New York Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Tyrone Mings signs new Aston Villa contract through to 2027
Tyrone Mings has signed a new contract at Aston Villa to keep him at the club until 2027. Mings, who was set to enter the final 12 months of his existing deal, has signed a new one-year extension at Villa. The Athletic reported last month that contract talks were scheduled with the defender, who was keen to remain at the club having joined from Bournemouth in 2019. Advertisement This season, Mings has played through the pain barrier after making his long-awaited return from a second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and defying expectations from doctors that he would miss more than two months following another knee injury sustained against West Ham United in January. In the end, he returned inside four weeks, risking his own health in the resulting matches. The England international's return from injury has contributed to what manager Unai Emery described as 'fantastic form', with Villa winning six of the previous eight games he had started and keeping four clean sheets. Earlier this year, Mings assumed a role on the board of directors for Euro 2028, which will be hosted in the United Kingdom but has no plans to retire soon. In total, the 32-year-old made 21 appearances across all competitions last season and is a valued leader by Emery. Mings will continue to provide competition for Pau Torres for a starting berth as Villa's left-sided centre-back. ()
New York Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Pau Torres vs Tyrone Mings: An Aston Villa culture clash
Aston Villa's competition in central defence has crossed into a cultural footballing debate. Subject of choice: Tyrone Mings or Pau Torres? The talking point represents two factions of sound logic among fans. The battle between a defence-first central defender — suitably capable in possession but bases his game on leadership, duels and dutifully manning his box — and the more languid, highly progressive quarterback; good but occasionally fragile defensively. Advertisement Combining Mings and Torres would make for one of the world's most complete players. In an era when building from the back seems a prerequisite, Torres fits the mould. To those who prefer their defender to mainly focus on solidifying the back line, Mings gets the nod. In turn, a clash in ideology is provoked. Data has long shown Torres to be among Europe's best in possession, ranking in the top eight per cent of defenders from Europe's top five leagues for progressive carries and top seven per cent for carries into the final third. Even before Torres joined, Unai Emery's staff would use clips of him as an example to Villa defenders to show what they wanted. But, as Emery has admitted, Torres is still prone to 'difficulties in defensive duels'. Emery has insisted he wanted to pair the two together, designing a structure that incorporated two left-footed central defenders into the same team. Initial plans date as far back as the 2023 pre-season: Both, however, were ships in the night when it came to maintaining fitness. Villa's congested schedule and little time between matches meant opportunities to develop Torres and Mings into the same side were scant. This has led to a straight shootout. Often, Emery will carry out shape work the day before a game, suggesting which players would be starting. At times, it has been evident Torres would be, having been drilled in a first-choice back four a day earlier. On other occasions, there has been doubt going into matchday. Mings is a solid passer, though not as adept as Torres. He ranks in the 50th percentile for progressive carries, meaning he is, precisely, in the middle of the pack of defenders from Europe's top five leagues. He does fare better for passes made into the final third, rating in the top 33 per cent of centre-backs. Advertisement Mings has alternative strengths that the Spain international cannot match. He is Villa's best in-box defender, has an aerial presence and relishes the more abrasive parts of the job. 'It's really amazing to have two players for the position,' Emery said this month. 'The problem was when we didn't have Mings and Pau available and I really had problems. Now they are both available. They are performing well at different moments. After PSG, Pau played a fantastic match. Against Man City, a good match. Against Crystal Palace, he was the same level as the team, which was under our normal performances.' Torres is an Emery favourite. Close observers have long remarked on him being the closest to the manager, while players have discussed this publicly. Having worked together at Villarreal, Emery was the driving factor in the 28-year-old joining in 2023. Torres' ball progression, when at his sharpest, provides additional layers to Villa's build-up play. Torres' best form coincided with Mings' enduring toils following a second anterior cruciate ligament injury. The road back to fitness was fraught, but the England international has come back close to his top levels. Internally, there is a feeling that Mings has not lost his pace or physicality following his return. At the start of May, Mings had ranked in the top seven per cent of Europe's defenders for one-v-one defending win percentage. Mings has assumed a role on the board of directors for Euro 2028, which will be hosted in the United Kingdom. The job will entail board meetings and the defender offering feedback from a player's perspective. Mings is an enterprising character and has business interests, so this role attracts him in view of a career after football. As well as his coaching badges, Mings has enrolled on a sporting director course. Advertisement It should be said, however, that the 32-year-old is not moving towards retirement any time soon. He is fully focused on playing and intends to stay at Villa, with discussions over his future expected to take place this summer as he enters the final 12 months of his contract. This season, Mings has played through the pain barrier, defying expectations from doctors that he would miss more than two months following another knee injury sustained against West Ham United in January. Mings refused this prognosis. Considering Torres was injured and Villa were short in central defence, he endeavoured to come back sooner. He returned inside four weeks, risking his own health in the resulting matches. Recent statistics favoured Mings, winning six of the previous eight games he had started and keeping four clean sheets. This, along with his 'fantastic' form, convinced Emery to pick Mings instead of Torres for the 1-0 win away to Bournemouth. Within an increasing group of Villa's supporters, this was an overdue decision. Mings watched on from the Wembley steps as an unused substitute during the wretched FA Cup semi-final defeat to Crystal Palace, many fans believing his skill set was better suited to deal with Palace's counter-attacking threat. The contrast had been shown in the three meetings between the sides this season. Torres was not solely to blame for the 3-0 loss, but his inclusion appeared to be an error. Villa lacked leadership and Torres' botched clearance led to Eberechi Eze's opener. Yet Torres has been part of a consolidated defensive structure of late. Since the start of March, Villa have conceded the fewest league goals of any team (four), keeping five clean sheets in eight matches. Torres started three of them, having worked his way back from a broken metatarsal, with two clean sheets. He came on for the final 20 minutes at Bournemouth in place of Mings. Advertisement Such metrics can belie the eye test, which highlights Torres' discernible discomfort when against strikers who enjoy physical tussles — such as Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta — or those, such as Jamie Vardy, who run behind. Mings' substitution at Bournemouth was due to cramp. Still, in the minutes before the change, with Torres waiting on the sidelines, Emery entrusted a debilitated Mings to defend a spate of set plays for his aerial prowess. He had an unflustered match, tracking Evanilson's movement and helping restrict Bournemouth, before going off, to a measly expected goals (xG) rate of 0.11. The only bone of contention centred on a clash with Alex Scott. Shielding the ball, Mings' right elbow struck the midfielder's face. Scott received lengthy treatment and was substituted at half-time. It was later learned he had suffered a fractured jaw, with his head coach Andoni Iraola insisting Mings' elbow 'was very violent'. Partnering Ezri Konsa in central defence, the return to the club he spent four mostly injury-ridden years at was Mings' 14th Premier League appearance of the season. Villa are yet to lose in any. Going further back to the 2021-22 campaign, the Mings-Konsa axis provided the foundation in Emery transforming Villa from relegation candidates to qualifying for the Conference League. In the final 12 matches of that season, they conceded seven times. Bournemouth had been preparing for Torres to start and knowing the Spain defender's proficiency in possession, Iraola allowed Konsa to have the first pass before pressing. Midfielder Lewis Cook played as a pressing No 10 and would jump onto Konsa. Iraola then changed midway through the first half, with Scott pushing onto Konsa and Cook on Amadou Onana. This reduced the number of touches Mings had and limited Villa on the ball, averaging 34.5 per cent possession. This was their lowest in a victorious league fixture since April 2023 against Chelsea (31.1 per cent). Consequently, Emery was vindicated in picking Mings and perhaps set a precedent with a horses-for-courses approach. Torres and Mings offer beneficial attributes to Villa and the debate between who should start is nuanced and, quite simply, on a game-by-game basis.
