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Revealed: Real reason why Anthony Gordon did not feature more regularly for England at Euro 2024 with Gareth Southgate concerned about 'distraction'

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<p>The 23-year-old came on as a last-minute substitute in the Three Lions' last group-stage game of the tournament, a 0-0 draw against Slovenia. It was the only appearance that the Newcastle star made at the summer competition in Germany, despite England going on to reach the final.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>During the summer transfer window, the ex-Everton star was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-anthony-gordon-transfer-eddie-howe-newcastle-stance/blt758f8c9ff8035b41#cs052736c386ce51b3" target="_blank">the subject of interest from Premier League giants Liverpool</a> and <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/09/26/anthony-gordon-newcastle-form-liverpool-harvey-barnes/" target="_blank"><em>The Telegraph</em></a> reports that Southgate feared uncertainty over his club future distracted Gordon at the Euros, resulting in him being stuck on the bench.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Gordon, who made his senior England debut in March this year, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/anthony-gordon-speaks-out-euro-2024-snub-one-appearance-england-gareth-southgate/blt07c2c2a79d25f977" target="_blank">admitted after the tournament that he was "disappointed"</a> not to feature more often. He said: "I feel unstoppable, especially at that point of the season I had just had.‌ I felt like no-one could defend me, no-one could deal with me over 90 minutes. I felt like I was ready to and really impress people and help the country win the trophy.‌ To envision what I envisioned… to what it was, it was disappointing.”</p>

WHAT GORDON SAID

<p>The former Liverpool academy player has faced criticism for his performances at Newcastle so far this season and he will hope to end the doubts about his commitment to the club by putting in a solid display against Manchester City this weekend.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR GORDON?

Revealed: Real reason why Anthony Gordon did not feature more regularly for England at Euro 2024 with Gareth Southgate concerned about 'distraction' | Goal.com South Africa

Anthony Gordon was forced to settle for a minimal role for England at Euro 2024 as coach Gareth Southgate reportedly felt the winger was distracted.

Revealed: Real reason why Anthony Gordon did not feature more regularly for England at Euro 2024 with Gareth Southgate concerned about &apos;distraction&apos;