One of England's players proved he must start at the 2026 World Cup after putting in an electric performance against Costa Rica.
The Three Lions played their final match ahead of this summer's tournament on Wednesday as they took on the CONCACAF outfit at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Thomas Tuchel fielded a very strong XI for the match against Fernando Batista's side, with the likes of Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham all starting from the outset.
England were expected to blow their opponents away and that's exactly what they did as they cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Rice got the Three Lions off to a flyer as he found the net after just nine minutes. Anthony Gordon doubled his side's lead in the 68th minute as he netted from the penalty spot, before Ollie Watkins scored the game's final goal with three minutes remaining.
England Star Excels Against Costa Rica
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While some players, including Noni Madueke, flattered to deceive in Orlando, others put in impressive displays.
Tuchel has a number of decisions to make for this summer's tournament, including who should start at left-wing. Marcus Rashford and Gordon have been the two players vying for the spot on the left of England's three-pronged attack.
While Rashford started in England's match against New Zealand on June 6, it was Gordon who was given the nod from the outset against Costa Rica.
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And the 25-year-old, who completed a £69.3 million move from Newcastle to Barcelona this summer, took his opportunity with both hands.
Gordon put in a terrific display as he terrorised the opposition defence throughout. He set up Rice's opener with a superb piece of wing-play, getting past his man and then pulling the ball back for the Arsenal midfielder to sweep home.
He impressed again when he thought he had won a penalty for his side, only for VAR to needlessly get involved and overturn the decision.
When England were given a spot-kick, Gordon stepped up and dispatched his effort with aplomb, capping off what was a superb display from the former Newcastle winger.
Gordon was given the Player of the Match award in recognition of his display. SofaScore also gave him a rating of 8.5/10, the highest of any player on the pitch.
Gordon's performance, as well as Rashford's struggles against New Zealand and when he came on against Costa Rica, means it must be the former who starts against Croatia on June 17.
The former Newcastle winger is simply in much better form than Rashford. His willingness to run in behind, something that is very much needed with Kane at his best when he drops deep, as well as his energy and ability to get up and down the field, means he would be the much better option to start.
That's not to say Rashford can't have an impact off the bench and replace Gordon if he is struggling, though. Rashford may actually be better suited to being a super-sub against tired legs.
Roy Keane: Gordon Will Start Over Rashford
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Speaking after England's victory, Roy Keane thinks it will be Gordon who starts alongside Kane against Croatia on June 17.
He said: "I think Thomas Tuchel will be pleased. There was more intensity tonight in terms of the opposition. A good urgency from England that I enjoyed. You want players to give you a headache.
"Anthony Gordon will be on a high with his dream move to Barcelona. Gordon, you would think, would get the nod [over Rashford].
"A dream scenario for the manager. The players driving each other on."
England are looking to end their 60-year trophy drought and become world champions for a second time this summer. They are the third favourites to lift the trophy on July 19.