23-year-old Gordon made his England debut against Brazil at Wembley on Saturday and was arguably the best player in the Three Lions side that night with the most shots, completed dribbles and one of the most touches.
Gordon’s inclusion into the England squad was inevitable, his performances for Newcastle this season have been nothing short of brilliant and has been a key player for Toon boss Eddie Howe all campaign.
It was then revealed by his former team mate that he wanted out of Everton. He hasn’t looked back since.
Pickford has respect for Gordon despite leaving Everton
While Jordan Pickford may have had mixed feelings about Anthony Gordon’s decision to join Newcastle United, he still acknowledges Gordon’s impressive performances throughout the season. In an interview with BBC 5 Live, Pickford expressed that Gordon had expressed a desire to leave Everton and subsequently joined Newcastle. Despite this, Pickford commended Gordon for being Newcastle’s standout player of the season, noting his consistency in scoring goals and contributing to the team’s success. Gordon has had a remarkable season, boasting 15 goal involvements in the Premier League, surpassing all other Newcastle players in the league in terms of goal contributions.
Gordon could feature for England again tonight
Following an impressive performance at Wembley on Saturday, it is highly likely that Anthony Gordon will be given the opportunity to play again tonight against Belgium. England’s manager, Gareth Southgate, is faced with a significant number of injuries, which he has admitted is an unprecedented situation for him. As a result, the attacking options available to him are limited. While other potential starters such as Marcus Rashford and Jarrod Bowen are under consideration, there is a collective hope that Gordon will be given the chance to showcase his skills against another high-caliber national team.
If Gordon does feature in tonight’s match, it would provide an opportunity for him to reunite with his Everton teammate, Jordan Pickford, and potentially receive further praise for his performances. England’s game against Belgium is scheduled to commence at 19:30pm tonight.
