The Real Reason Behind Anthony Gordon’s Euro 2024 Snub: A Lack of Focus on International Football
The decision to leave Anthony Gordon out of the England squad for Euro 2024 was met with surprise from many fans, given his impressive form for Newcastle United in the 2023/24 campaign. But a new report has shed light on the real reason behind his snub, and it’s not what you might expect.
According to Telegraph Sport, England boss Gareth Southgate was aware that Gordon was more focused on his rumored move to Liverpool than his international career. The 23-year-old’s proposed transfer to the Reds never materialized, and he remains at St James’ Park to this day.
This lack of focus on his international career is said to have been a major factor in Southgate’s decision to leave Gordon out of the squad. The former England manager reportedly felt that Gordon was distracted by the speculation surrounding his future, and this affected his performances for the national team.
The stats back up this theory. Gordon played just two minutes for England in their group stage match against Spain, and didn’t feature again in the tournament. In contrast, his club form has been inconsistent this season, with only one goal to his name so far.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has also spoken about Gordon’s focus on his career at the club, saying that there have been no distractions and that he’s been impressive in training. However, Gordon’s lack of progress at international level suggests that there may be some truth to the Telegraph’s report.
The return of Harvey Barnes from injury will also be a cause for concern for Gordon, given the forward’s three goals already this season. It’s clear that Gordon has a lot to prove if he wants to regain his place in the England squad.
So, what’s next for Gordon? Only time will tell, but for now, it seems that he needs to refocus on his international career if he wants to make a mark on the biggest stage. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates on Gordon’s future and the latest news from the world of football!