LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: England's manager Thomas Tuchel during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier between England and Albania at Wembley Stadium on March 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)
Thomas Tuchel has lost Anthony Gordon to injury
Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon has withdrawn from the England squad after picking up an injury in the win over Albania. Gordon came on as a second-half substitute in the 2-0 victory on Friday night before sustaining a hip problem.
The Three Lions have now confirmed that he has returned to Newcastle for assessment and will play no part in Monday night's match against Latvia at Wembley.
"He looks injured," Tuchel said on Friday night when asked about Gordon's injury. "First of all I thought it was his stomach but it's his hip and it does not look good. It's a bit worrying."
Gordon came on against Albania as a 74th-minute replacement for Marcus Rashford. But he headed straight down the tunnel after the final whistle blew, suggesting something was wrong.
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The 24-year-old has nine goals and six assists in 34 appearances for Newcastle so far this season and his injury is undoubtedly a blow to Tuchel ahead of his second game as England boss.
Despite picking up a routine win on Friday thanks to goals from Myles Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane, Tuchel was openly critical of his wingers for their lack of impact. Rashford and Phil Foden were chosen to start on the flanks, but may well lose their places for the Latvia game, meaning Gordon and fellow substitute Jarrod Bowen could have been in line for an opportunity.
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