Spain’s World Cup-Winning Stars Are ‘Built Different’ and Cannot Be Copied, Says England’s Gordon
- On Saturday, Spain visits Wembley for the Nations League opener against England, with Barcelona's Anthony Gordon noting that English players lack the natural control of Spanish players.
- England suffered a heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina after Gordon scored in the 55th minute in Atlanta; his withdrawal 11 minutes later shifted momentum decisively.
- Boss Tuchel replaced Gordon with defender Ezri Konsa, a tactical shift that sparked criticism. Gordon defended the "more safe and more defensive" approach, insisting players should share responsibility.
- Admitted he was surprised by the substitution, Gordon noted he plays "off adrenaline" and enters an "untouchable mode of confidence" after scoring, especially on that stage.
- The winger suggested England's inability to control matches stems from cultural factors, not in the "English DNA." He recalled the 3-2 win over Mexico where they played with 10 men for over 35 minutes.
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BURTON-ON-TRENT, England (AP) — England would be making a mistake by trying to replicate Spain’s successful style of play in a bid to win major tournaments, winger Anthony Gordon said ahead of Saturday’s match between the European
Gordon believes that England must forget about copying the style of other teams and try to squeeze out their virtues.
Anthony Gordon calls on Three Lions to use 'England's strengths' and not play like other teams
Anthony Gordon calls on Three Lions to use 'England's strengths' and not play like other teams . Anthony Gordon has called on the Three Lions to use England's strengths and not play like other teams
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England (AP) — England would make a mistake if it tried to replicate Spain's successful style of play in its quest to win titles, Anthony Gordon expressed the extreme before Saturday's match among European giants.
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Barcelona winger Gordon was part of the Three Lions squad that again fell short at the semi-finals of the World Cup, while Spain went on to be crowned world champions for the second time. The 25-year-old has made a fine start to life in Spain since his move from Newcastle in May but ahead of England's Nations League showdown against Spain at Wembley, he thinks there are clear differences between the football cultures of both countries. "We can't…
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