ANTHONY GORDON SENDS WARNING AHEAD OF ENGLAND’S BLOCKBUSTER CLASH WITH SPAIN
Anthony Gordon has delivered a fascinating message ahead of England’s Nations League meeting with world champions Spain.
The Barcelona winger has backed Thomas Tuchel’s controversial assessment that England should not attempt to copy Spain’s possession-heavy style.
Gordon believes England have their own strengths and should concentrate on using them rather than trying to replicate another footballing culture.
The 25-year-old has gained first-hand experience of Spanish football since moving to Barcelona, giving him a unique perspective on the difference between the two countries.
Gordon also reflected on England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.
He admitted the players could have done more after England surrendered a 1-0 lead and ultimately lost 2-1.
The winger scored England’s goal in that match but was substituted as Tuchel changed his system during the second half.
Gordon said England need to become better at controlling games but questioned whether they can ever replicate Spain’s natural possession culture.
His comments arrive just before England face Spain at Wembley.
The match represents England’s first competitive fixture since their World Cup campaign ended and gives Tuchel an immediate opportunity to test his ideas against the reigning world champions.