Anthony Gordon charmed only by England

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Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon declared his desire to stay with England at the moment.

Having been invited by Gareth Southgate ahead of the Three Lions’ matches against Brazil and Belgium, the player was asked whether he had interest in joining two other countries where he held citizenship. According to Sky Sports, his reply was as follows:

‘It was never a thought for me. That’s no disrespect to Scotland, that’s all. I’ve been tunnel-visioned on playing for England since I was five or six years old. Nothing could ever shake that off.

‘I could never forgive myself if I hadn’t got to this point. Like I said, it is just a dream I’ve had from so young so nothing else has ever entered my mind at any time.’

Gordon can join either Scotland or the Republic of Ireland, and his performance at Newcastle is proof that both sides would likely accept him if he inficated any interest.

‘I think I’ve always just wanted to be at the very top of football,’ he said.

‘I think that’s every kid’s dream who likes football. I think as a young English kid, that is the pinnacle to play for your country so it is no extra motivation or a great story but just that.

‘For me, it was always (Wayne) Rooney and (Steven) Gerrard because they were from similar areas.

‘I always used to run around the garden from the youngest age I can remember and try and recreate goals, create my own types of goals. I looked up to them massively.’