« Gordon has reached another level », Thomas Tuchel said after the emphatic win over Croacia. The coach also described a player now showing « much more aggression » and confidence, and said he sees a new sense of belief in him. Tuchel called Gordon decisive in all three Nations League matches.
Gordon started against Croacia, scoring a goal and setting up another. Inglaterra won 0-7 in Opatija. The forward also scored against República Checa and España, taking his Nations League tally to three goals in three matches. He has contributed to at least one goal in each of his last seven appearances for Inglaterra.
That international form contrasts with his start to the season at Barcelona: despite being one of the team’s standout performers in the opening stretch, Gordon is still waiting for his first goal for the club. At 25, the international break could help him regain confidence in front of goal. His intensity was among the factors behind Barcelona’s investment of around 70 million euros. In Liga, he has already provided four assists, and one of his passes led to Lejeune’s own goal for Rayo Vallecano.
Gordon celebrated the evening on social media, calling it « a great night for the history of the Nations League » before adding: « Opatija, it was a pleasure. On to the next. » Inglaterra play República Checa at Wembley on Tuesday.
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