• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Anthony Gordon finally breaks silence on being snubbed by England manager Gareth Southgate during Euro 2024

Home> Football> England

Published 16:34 6 Sep 2024 GMT+1

Anthony Gordon finally breaks silence on being snubbed by England manager Gareth Southgate during Euro 2024

Gordon will be hoping for more opportunities after being named in Lee Carsley's first England senior squad.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

Newcastle star Anthony Gordon has spoken out about his lack of opportunities at Euro 2024 under former England boss Gareth Southgate.

Gordon was selected as part of England's final squad for the tournament in Germany.

Fans expected the winger to be given chances to star in the tournament, given he was selected over Manchester City's Jack Grealish.

Advert

But he was restricted to just two minutes of action, appearing as a late substitute in the 0-0 group stage draw with Slovenia.

Gordon was an unused substitute for the rest of the tournament, with Southgate preferring Phil Foden on the left or left central side of attack and Cole Palmer on the right.

The 23-year-old has been named in the England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Republic of Ireland and Finland over the next week.

Advert

He will be coached by interim England boss Lee Carsley - who was in charge when Gordon and the Three Lions won the U21 European Championship last summer.

Newcastle's Anthony Gordon in training with England this week -
Getty

And ahead of the Republic of Ireland fixture in Dublin on Saturday, Gordon spoke about his lack of opportunity under Southgate during this summer.

He told ITV Sport's Gabriel Clarke: "I was disappointed [with only one appearance].

Advert

"Just because I believe in myself so much, I feel unstoppable.

"Especially at that point, with the season I'd just had, I felt like no-one could defend me or deal with me over 90 minutes.

"I just felt like I was ready to really go and impress people and help the country and win the trophy. So to envision what I envisioned, to what it was, it was disappointing."

Advert

When asked what Southgate told him about his non-selection, Gordon bluntly replied: "Nothing, really. I didn't ever really ask.

"I've said plenty of times, I'm not really that type of guy. I just like to get on with what I've got to do.

"Like I said, I believed in myself. So even from the bench, I was thinking, 'If he brings me on, I'll be ready. I'm going to change the game'. But it didn't happen."

Featured Image Credit: Getty / ITV Sport

Topics: England, Euro 2024, Anthony Gordon, Gareth Southgate, Football, Lee Carsley

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

an hour ago
2 hours ago
4 hours ago
  • an hour ago

    Ex-Chelsea wonderkid tipped to be 'football's next big thing' announces shock retirement from football

    The player made seven appearances for Chelsea and was once compared to Eden Hazard.

    Football
  • 2 hours ago

    Alexander Isak 'cut price tag' revealed as Liverpool deal with Newcastle 'in play'

    The Newcastle United forward has attracted interest from several top clubs this summer.

    Football
  • 4 hours ago

    Xabi Alonso has found the new Luka Modric for Real Madrid and it could be the signing of the summer

    The Real Madrid boss could be set to replace the veteran midfielder, who will leave the club later this summer.

    Football
  • 4 hours ago

    Odds slashed on Lionel Messi's next club as clear favourite emerges after huge news drops on Inter Miami star's future

    Lionel Messi has been linked with a move away from Inter Miami.

    Football
  • 'Real' reason behind Anthony Gordon's Euro 2024 snub by Gareth Southgate revealed
  • Gareth Southgate rejected for national team job as FA chief explains why they turned down former England manager
  • Jack Grealish finally makes his feelings clear on Gareth Southgate leaving him out of England’s Euro 2024 squad
  • Lee Carsley 'calls out' Gareth Southgate for biggest error he made with one England star at Euro 2024