Anthony Gordon is raring to go for England’s pleasant in opposition to Belgium because the Newcastle ahead appears to construct on his senior worldwide debut.
The 23-year-old was a uncommon brilliant spark for England as they misplaced 1-0 to Brazil on Saturday evening within the first of two remaining friendlies earlier than Gareth Southgate names his squad for Euro 2024.
Gordon, who was named participant of the match as England received the Below-21 European Championship final yr, impressed off the left at Wembley – the place Endrick’s late aim secured a slim victory for the away facet.
Southgate’s squad has been ravaged with harm earlier than and through the present camp and, with the home marketing campaign ramping up, a number of gamers who began in opposition to Brazil are anticipated to be rotated for the go to of Belgium on Tuesday evening.
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, every other day,” he replied with a smile when requested if he needed to remain within the facet to face Belgium.
“I need to play as many video games for England as I presumably can. I’m fairly exhausting 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 effectively however I hope for extra. It was not fairly how I envisaged it. But it surely’s nonetheless an incredible day for me, I relished each minute of it. I’ve acquired 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.
Requested if the England supervisor had instructed him he was on the aircraft, Gordon mentioned: “No! Hopefully he says that in a few months.
“He was saying, ‘incredible’. He was actually happy for me. I believe he was proud of my efficiency which is at all times an excellent factor.
“It was chaotic. Once I got here off (in opposition to Chelsea on March 11), I didn’t know what was going to occur.
“All the things was up within the air. However I used to be actually lucky to overlook out on any harm and I acquired to reside the perfect day of my life.”