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Topics: Anthony Gordon, England, Harry Kane, Gareth Southgate
Matthew Holt
Topics: Anthony Gordon, England, Harry Kane, Gareth Southgate
Joe Cole believes one Premier League star could soon replace Harry Kane as England's go-to man in attack.
Kane, 31, is the Three Lions all-time leading goalscorer and continues to prove himself as one the best striker's in world football.
The talented Englishman has 10 goals in just seven games so far this season for Bayern and will be once again chasing success with the German giants.
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But with an ode to the future of England's attack, Cole believes one man is perfectly suited to replace the former Spurs man when the time comes.
"I’ve been really impressed with him in this position and I think he gives you an option," said Cole of Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon via TNT Sports.
"I think from an outside looking at England I think that’s a food for thought for the manager because playing him there, the pressing was exceptional as good as a pressing performance I’ve seen from a number nine I’ve seen in a long time. "There’s not many that buy into it as much as he does and that set the tone. Newcastle were brilliant behind the ball, all of them, but. He was so important for them."
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Kane received wholesale criticism for his performances at Euro 2024, scoring three times as Gareth Southgate's side were beaten in the final against Spain.
England Under-21s coach Joleon Lescott believes Gordon's best performances come from the left instead.
"In terms of involvement, you probably get more involvement from Anthony on the left side," the former Manchester City defender said.
"He's a winger that loves one vs ones but having worked with him for years now especially in the U21s, he played as a number nine for us in the tournament.
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"He was [the] player of the tournament as a number nine. He’s someone who want to run in behind. I’ve never met someone that’s so enthusiastic about working as hard off the ball as he is in possession and you can see every actions there’s 100 per cent effort."
Gordon played just two minutes at Euro 2024, with criticism cast the way of Southgate regarding the matter.
The Liverpudlian does have six caps to his name and will be no doubt hoping for more opportunities under interim boss Lee Carsley this year.