'Next level': Micah Richards raves about Newcastle United star after what he did last night
Anthony Gordon was instrumental in England's 5-0 win over Latvia last night, which saw the Three Lions book their place in next year's World Cup.
International breaks are frustrating, especially the first three breaks of the season, which come in rapid succession right at the start of the season, but when England get convincing victories like the one last night, which also saw a Newcastle United player get on the scoresheet and saw England qualify for the World Cup, there's a small amount of joy to be had.
They were hardly dancing in the streets last night after England booked their place in next year's competition in North America, but there were a few smiles raised up and down the country with a sense of 'job done'.
Indeed, The Rest Is Football podcast noted that England had indeed qualified but 'where's the excitement?'.
Micah Richards loves what he's seeing from Anthony Gordon
At least some of the excitement was provided by Micah Richards when discussing Anthony Gordon when he was asked who had impressed him lately in an England shirt.
“I think Gordon. I think Gordon. And that’s why I was talking about Rashford, because Rashford’s doing well at Barcelona, as I’ve mentioned, but Gordon, I think he’s took his game to the next level.
“I think he’s always been a confident boy. He’s always been able to go both ways. He’s played a little bit up front in that number nine role.
“He’s definitely best out, out wide, but I think his final ball’s getting a lot better. Don’t forget, when he goes down that side, he’s coming on to his left foot, but some of the balls he put in tonight, they were a lot better than I’ve seen previously. So I think he did well tonight.”
Anthony Gordon has to prove he's better than Marcus Rashford
Richards' comments echoed those of Ally McCoist, that Anthony Gordon is better playing out wide than he is through the middle, which is the same drum we've been beating since Gordon signed for the Magpies.
It's all on Gordon now to maintain his form for Newcastle and keep Marcus Rashford out of the England squad for next year.
Rashford proved with his two goals against Newcastle in the Champions League that he's not out of the running just yet, so Gordon will have to be on top of his game.
