Gordon: Mexico Boss Heckle Was Just Fun
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- Anthony Gordon said Mexico boss Javier Aguirre's explicit remark during a first-half hydration break was 'just a bit of fun' and 'a bit of a compliment,' because he'd 'just run the full-back down the line'
- The exchange happened in England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup last-16 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, with Aguirre also speaking to Jude Bellingham at the touchline before the 67-year-old shouted at Gordon and both men laughed
- Gordon, who transferred from Newcastle United to Barcelona this summer, added that 'there was a lot of tension in the game so to speak to me and Jude, I quite liked it'
- Aguirre has since left his post as Mexico manager and been replaced by Rafael Marquez, ending his 31-year managerial career that included stints at Atletico Madrid, Mallorca and Espanyol
- Jarell Quansah was red-carded for England, who went 2-0 up through two Bellingham goals before Kane's penalty restored a two-goal cushion after Julian Quinones pulled one back
- England now faces Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, 11 July at 22:00 BST, after Raul Jimenez's late penalty set up a tense finale at 3-2
Why it matters: The viral touchline exchange gave the match a memorable human moment against the backdrop of a tense knockout game, and Aguirre's subsequent departure means England's dramatic win was among his final acts as Mexico manager. England advance to face Norway with Quansah suspended after his red card.
