June 27th 2024.
According to former England player Darren Anderton, Anthony Gordon holds the key to unlocking Harry Kane's full potential at Euro 2024. Despite qualifying as Group C winners and advancing to the knockout stages, England's performances have been lackluster and concerning. One of the biggest concerns is the form of captain Kane, who has struggled to replicate his usual impressive performance. Even former England strikers Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker have voiced their criticism. Anderton, who himself won 50 caps for England, believes that it is time for manager Gareth Southgate to make some bold decisions with the starting lineup, and one of those decisions should be to include Gordon.
Gordon made a brief appearance in England's last game against Slovenia, and instantly made an impact with his attacking threat. Anderton believes that Gordon's inclusion in the starting XI is crucial for England's success. He compares Gordon's potential role to that of Son Heung-min at Tottenham, who used to work in tandem with Kane, offering runs in behind the opposition's defense. Anderton believes that England's current struggle to get players in behind the opposition can be solved by Gordon's presence on the pitch.
Anderton also points out that Kane's role in the team is becoming more similar to that of another Tottenham legend, Teddy Sheringham. However, in order for Kane to thrive in this role, there needs to be more space between the lines. And Gordon is the only player in the squad who can provide that. Anderton emphasizes the importance of stretching the play and creating space for Kane to operate in. He believes that Gordon is the only player capable of doing that in the current squad.
England's next game is against Slovakia in the last-16 stage of Euro 2024. Anderton acknowledges that it is a big decision for Southgate to include Gordon in the starting lineup, but he believes it is necessary. He also expresses his disappointment that England did not face tougher opponents in the group stage, as it would have been a good test for the team to see where they stand. However, Anderton also acknowledges that Southgate has been lucky with the draws in previous tournaments and hopes that England can take advantage of it this time.
In conclusion, Anderton believes that Gordon's inclusion in the starting lineup is vital for England's success at Euro 2024. He also calls for more space between the lines and stretching the play in order for Kane to thrive in his role. England's next game against Slovakia will be a big test, but Anderton is confident that the team can come out on top and continue their journey in the tournament.
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