Gordon emerges as England's key winger — SkimNews
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- Anthony Gordon scored the opening goal in England's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic and contributed three goals and three assists in his past six international matches.
- Thomas Tuchel stated Gordon is becoming an undroppable player, highlighting his defensive work, technique, and decisive actions in recent games against Spain and the Czech Republic.
- Harry Kane called Gordon one of England’s 'main men', praising his confidence, quality, and importance to the team since the World Cup knockout stage.
- Anthony Gordon has averaged a goal contribution every 69 minutes since assisting both Kane goals in England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo during the World Cup.
- Paul Robinson noted that Gordon was wrongly substituted in past games and now causes full-backs significant problems due to his pace, intelligence, and versatility.
- Anthony Gordon said his move to Barcelona has shifted perceptions of him, with Spanish football valuing his technical IQ more than in England, where he felt reduced to just speed and pressing.
Why it matters: Gordon’s rise solidifies England’s left-wing position, which had been unsettled for years, and gives Tuchel a reliable attacking option ahead of Euro 2028. His £69m transfer from Newcastle and outperforming Marcus Rashford at Barcelona add material weight to his ascent.
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