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Anthony Gordon has admitted that he was ‘disappointed’ to play just five minutes of England’s Euro 2024 campaign and reveals that he received no explanation from former boss Gareth Southgate.
Gordon was coming off the back of his best season to date with 11 goals in the Premier League, along with some impressive displays in Champions League and goals against all of the ‘big six’ sides.
That rightly earned him a call-up to the national team ahead of the competition and he felt, in his words, “unstoppable” heading into the tournament. However, despite England making the final, they had struggled throughout to gel in attack and things looked stale up front, with many supporters calling for Gordon to feature more.
Speaking to ITV about his tough summer and lack of minutes at the Euros, Gordon had this to say ahead of England’s Nations League clash with Ireland tonight:
“What did the manager say about why you weren’t selected?’ 🤔
“Nothing really, I never really asked” 😶
Anthony Gordon speaking to @GabrielClarke05 about his Euro 2024 ‘disappointment’ 🏴 pic.twitter.com/FL2wFpRlHs
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) September 6, 2024
On his game time at the Euros, Gordon said: “I was disappointed just because I believe in myself so much and I feel unstoppable especially at that point in the season. I felt like no one could defend me, could deal with me over 90 minutes.
“I felt like I was ready to go and impress people and help the country win the trophy. So from what I envisioned to what it was, it was disappointing.”
Asked what Southgate said to him regarding his lack of minutes, Gordon added: “Nothing really. I didn’t really ask. Like I’ve said plenty of times I’m not really that type of guy, I just like to get on with what I’ve got to do.
“Like I said I believed in myself so even from the bench I was thinking if he brings me on I’m going to be ready. But it didn’t happen.
Ultimately, Southgate…
Source link : https://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2024/09/07/anthony-gordon-breaks-silence-on-difficult-summer-after-bizarre-southgate-snub/
Author : Andrew Reynolds
Publish date : 2024-09-07 13:17:35
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