Ian Wright believes Anthony Gordon is creating another selection ‘problem’ for Gareth Southgate ahead of this summer’s European Championships.
Gordon has put himself into contention for a place in the England squad after an outstanding campaign at Newcastle United. The 23-year-old grabbed a goal and two assists in Saturday’s 4-0 drubbing of Tottenham Hotspur, taking him to 18 Premier League goal contributions for the season.
That form earned Gordon a first call-up to the England first-team, where he earned his first two caps during the March international break. Competition for a place in the attacking unit is high but calls for Gordon’s inclusion are only intensifying and Wright is the latest to heap praise on the young winger.
We are looking at a guy who has blossomed and gone places with Anthony Gordon, Wright said on the Wrighty’s House podcast. “What Eddie Howe has done for him—his energy, his finishing, and his movement in off the line. Now, we have a winger to look at who has solidly established himself as a contender for the Euros.
When it comes to someone else Southgate needs to take into consideration for his group, Anthony Gordon appears to be a problem. He is an issue. Every week, he is putting on seven, maybe even eight, or even nine performances. His consistency seems to have vanished. Eddie Howe deserves a great deal of recognition for developing him into an England international.
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