Anthony Gordon's 'real dangerous' verdict bodes well for England future under Lee Carsley

Anthony Gordon was among England's bright sparks in their comfortable 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in their Nations League clash in Dublin. Interim Three Lions boss Lee Carsley was full of praise for the Newcastle United winger post-match, having put any disappointment of EURO 2024 behind him.

The 23-year-old spoke about his excitement of working under Carsley during the build-up to the game, having worked under him with England U21s in the European Championship triumph, with Gordon winning the player of the tournament. He carried on that form into the season with Newcastle and won their player of the year, and was called up to Gareth Southgate's squad for EURO 2024 in Germany.

However, Gordon was limited to just one substitute appearance, much to the dismay of those watching on. Carsley offered an insight into what the future might hold if he were to be given the job on a permanent deal.

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The Magpies winger played his part in England's opening goal against the Republic of Ireland, latching on to a brilliant through ball from Trent Alexander-Arnold, but his effort was saved by Caoimhin Kelleher. England recycled the ball from his effort with Declan Rice blasting the ball into the roof of the net.

England interim head coach Carsley was pleased with what he'd seen from Gordon, telling ITV: "On a really dry sticky pitch, it's not often ideal for dribblers but I thought Anthony was very good, a real threat. He's carried on his form from last season and he looks a real dangerous player."

The Newcastle winger echoed the thoughts of his international boss. Speaking to ITV, Gordon said: "I think I did well, I think I showed my strengths and was dangerous, especially in the first-half. Like I said, when H [Harry Kane] comes in, I know I can be dangerous and get in behind and cause teams problems.

"They've sort of got to pick their poison then, what way they want to defend. I'm still getting my fitness from the summer so after those runs I was knackered but I thought I did well."

"I think freedom," Gordon replied when asked about what worked with a variety to England's first-half performance. "Structured players, here there and everywhere, you had Jack [Grealish] going everywhere and they couldn't really pick up where we were putting ourselves.

"Myself and Bukayo tried to hold the width and depth, making runs in behind so the lads could get on the ball more. I thought today was a really good showcase of that, positionless football in a sense where people can pick the ball up wherever with intricate passing, but always with the focus on trying to score goals. We don't want everyone coming to the ball.

"That's my role and Bukayo's role to cause danger in behind. I try to live in the present, not to live in the past. Now we've got another game. I should've scored today so I've still got a lot to work on. I owe Trent [alexander-Arnold] one for that pass but I'll make up for that."