Anthony Gordon is raring to go for England’s pleasant towards Belgium because the Newcastle ahead seems to be to construct on his senior worldwide debut.
The 23-year-old was a uncommon shiny spark for England as they misplaced 1-0 to Brazil on Saturday night time within the first of two ultimate friendlies earlier than Gareth Southgate names his squad for Euro 2024.
Gordon, who was named participant of the event as England gained the Beneath-21 European Championship final 12 months, impressed off the left at Wembley – the place Endrick’s late aim secured a slender victory for the away facet.
Southgate’s squad has been ravaged with harm earlier than and throughout the present camp and, with the home marketing campaign ramping up, a number of gamers who began towards Brazil are anticipated to be rotated for the go to of Belgium on Tuesday night time.
Gordon, although, is eager to don the England shirt as soon as extra and stake one other declare for a spot on the aircraft to Germany.
“Not simply Tuesday, another day,” he replied with a smile when requested if he needed to remain within the facet to face Belgium.
“I wish to play as many video games for England as I probably can. I’m fairly laborious on myself so I needed to attain and win. If I believe like that, I can’t do myself any hurt.
“I do know I performed nicely however I hope for extra. It was not fairly how I envisaged it. Nevertheless it’s nonetheless an incredible day for me, I relished each minute of it. I’ve obtained a style now so I would like extra.”
Southgate embraced Gordon when he was changed by Marcus Rashford within the second half, however the former Everton participant revealed it didn’t include a promise of a spot in his Euros squad.
I wish to play as many video games for England as I probably can. I’m fairly laborious on myself so I needed to attain and win. If I believe like that, I can’t do myself any hurt
Anthony Gordon
Requested if the England supervisor had informed him he was on the aircraft, Gordon mentioned: “No! Hopefully he says that in a few months.
“He was saying, ‘unbelievable’. He was actually happy for me. I believe he was proud of my efficiency which is at all times a great factor.
“It was chaotic. Once I got here off (towards Chelsea on March 11), I didn’t know what was going to occur.
“The whole lot was up within the air. However I used to be actually lucky to overlook out on any harm and I obtained to reside one of the best day of my life.”
