Anthony Gordon is officially one of England’s “main men,” making himself a guaranteed starter for the Three Lions right alongside stars like Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Declan Rice, and Jordan Pickford. That’s not just a fan talking, either, captain Kane himself said Gordon looks like one of their most important players. This isn’t just some hot streak, this dude earned a huge move to Barcelona this summer after being a standout at the World Cup, and his incredible form has just kept rolling into the Nations League.
Gordon’s Goal-Scoring Blitz and Barcelona’s Smart Move
This guy is on fire, seriously. Gordon bagged the opening goal in England’s 2-0 win over the Czech Republic just this past Tuesday. But wait, there’s more. He also netted one in that wild 3-2 defeat by world champions Spain at Wembley on Saturday. His England game has been building hard since the World Cup knockout stages. We’re talking a goal contribution every 69 minutes since he started with two assists for Kane in that 2-1 last-32 victory against DR Congo. In his last six matches for England, Gordon’s hit three goals and three assists, plus he won the penalty in that insane last-16 victory over Mexico at Azteca Stadium. And it’s not just international play where he’s crushing it. He’s already stacked up five assists in La Liga for Barcelona, showing exactly why boss Thomas Tuchel already considers him “undroppable.”
Tuchel and Kane Sound Off: Gordon Belongs at the Top
Tuchel is all about clarity for his players, right? And when he was asked if Gordon is becoming one of the first names on the team sheet, he didn’t hold back. Tuchel said Gordon is “getting there,” adding that he’s “defending his shirt, he’s defending his position.” He called Gordon’s performance against the Czech Republic “excellent again after his performance against Spain,” noting he was “very decisive” and had an “excellent goal” with “very, very difficult” technique and finishing. “He scored against Spain so he has decisive actions and he’s defending his shirt and his position,” Tuchel stressed. “He does it on the highest level and he’s a very important player.” Gordon’s chemistry is electric too, linking up with former Newcastle teammate Lewis Hall on the left and combining with Trent Alexander-Arnold , who was making his first England start in almost two years , for that opening goal against the Czech Republic. Alexander-Arnold even gave a shout-out, calling it “a great compliment” and “great to play with him.”
Captain Kane echoed that sentiment, saying Gordon “is showing that he belongs at the highest level, for Barcelona and England.” Kane pointed out that Gordon’s performances in the last couple of games have been some of his best in an England shirt. For real, that spot on the left of Kane has been a headache for England, with no one truly owning it. But Gordon? He looks like he’s locked it down. Kane loves it, saying Gordon is “just relishing putting the shirt on and being one of the main men in the team.” Remember when Gordon himself said last October he’d only shown “50%” of what he can do? It seems like that other 50% is finally coming to life. Against the Czech Republic, he fired off four shots, more than any other England player. He’s making a statement.
What’s next for Gordon and England? Well, he’s solidified his spot on the left, making Marcus Rashford, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, and Noni Madueke all look like options for another day. With Gordon playing like this, the future is looking incredibly bright. Get ready for more fireworks from this dude, because if he was only at 50% then, imagine what’s coming now.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Leave a Reply