After Czechia’s 2-0 loss to England in Prague, their coach turned left, headed down the touchline, shook Thomas Tuchel’s hand and used a phrase he could not remember ever saying after a match: “See you soon.” Tuchel responded with the same words. Just seven days later, after separate trips through Oviedo and Rijeka, they are […]
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From Anthony Gordon’s perspective, little has changed about who he is. He remains an ambitious and thoughtful player, constantly searching for ways to improve. Public opinion of him, particularly in the UK, is evolving, however, and his move to Barcelona has played a major part in that shift. The winger enjoyed an encouraging World Cup […]
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Losing to Spain can happen to any side, but England’s defeat at Wembley on Saturday increased the pressure ahead of their visit to Czechia. England had already experienced problems at this tight venue, most notably in a 2-1 European Championship qualifying loss in 2019. The opening stages were difficult. Thomas Tuchel reshaped his team and […]
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Anthony Gordon has backed Thomas Tuchel’s belief that managing matches through sustained possession is not a natural feature of English football. Gordon admitted he was surprised to be taken off while England led Argentina 1-0 in their World Cup semi-final, but he did not hold Tuchel responsible for the loss, instead pointing to broader cultural […]
Continue ReadingThe England international has made an impressive start in Spain, quickly establishing himself as an important part of Hansi Flick’s Barcelona forward line. Although he has yet to find the net, Gordon’s speed and willingness to run at defenders complement Barcelona’s attacking approach. When asked why the club selected Gordon instead of Rashford, Barcelona sporting […]
Continue ReadingThe foundation of genuine admiration for Scottish goalkeepers was originally laid by former Aberdeen mainstay Jim Leighton and Rangers’ Andy Goram. Following a quiet period after their shared frustration at the 1998 World Cup, during which Rab Douglas and Neil Sullivan held the position, Scotland moved into another outstanding phase for shot-stoppers. Gordon was a […]
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