England star Alex Scott addresses I'm A Celeb reaction after going viral

Alex Scott is rapidly establishing himself as a rising star in the Premier League. However, the Bournemouth midfielder will still not be the most renowned England celebrity bearing that name even if he makes his full debut against Serbia on Thursday. Nor will he be the most accomplished international performer in his own family.

The other Alex Scott earned 140 caps for England, hosts Football Focus and is preparing to head Down Under. Despite the pair having just a 19-year age gap, they can apparently still be mixed up by social media users. "They said I've done well getting called up and going on I'm A Celebrity at the same time!" smiled Scott, 22. "Obviously, Alex Scott, the female footballer, has done amazing things for the country and in an England shirt.

"It's amazing for her and me to have the same name. I'm not sure if there's been many or ever, if I do get on the pitch on Thursday or Sunday, that have shared the name and both played for the country."

His half-sister Maya Le Tissier is the Manchester United captain who claimed the UEFA Women's Championships this summer - and Scott consulted her before his maiden full call-up.

Unlike any male player since 1966, she has secured a Major trophy. "It was more just enjoy it and be yourself," he said.

"Show what you can do and do what you've been doing for all these years. Growing up we'd fly over every weekend together. She would have her games for Hampshire and I'd be playing for Southampton as a kid. She's seen me grow a lot as a person, as a football player as well.

"I think back in the day when I was back home playing local football, she would have never thought I would go on to become a professional.

"We speak most days. She's obviously so pleased for me. She texted me straight away as soon as she got the news. It's nice to have someone around who has experienced it and been around the Lionesses and England in general.

"She can help me out with advice on playing at the top level and the top-pressure situations. She's flying at Man United and at the Lionesses and I couldn't be prouder of her."

Born in 2003, he is too young to have witnessed the first two Channel Islanders to represent England - Matt Le Tissier and Graeme Le Saux.

"Obviously, I've seen clips of Matt and the goal he scored," said the 22-year-old.

"Obviously some of the finishes I've seen from him were outrageous and I'm not sure I've got them in the locker!".

What they do share is a lengthy journey - literally - to become a professional footballer.

"It started on a Saturday morning, bright and early, probably about 6am flight," he recalled. The Islander Mentality is key to success, according to Scott.

"It just means we are fearless," he explained. "It's tough to get to the mainland. I feel like we take opportunities when they come around."

Scott was let go by the Southampton Academy and began his career at Guernsey FC in the eighth tier of men's football at the tender age of 16, earning him the nickname the Guernsey Grealish. Despite serious injuries, his journey has seen him move to Bristol City and Bournemouth, and claim victories for the U19s and U21s in European Championships.

Even failing PE at school didn't deter him. "It was the written coursework!" Scott chuckled.

When asked what he hoped to demonstrate to manager Thomas Tuchel during his first full call-up, Scott stated: "I think I just want to come in and be brave, and play the way I know I can play. Fingers crossed I can play some part in the games and just show what I am capable of."

His aim?

To become a big name in England.