Gordon backs Tuchel over England's possession play

Summarised from 5 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 19:33 · Archive

Anthony Gordon has supported Thomas Tuchel's view that England cannot control matches through possession like Spain.

England winger Anthony Gordon has backed Thomas Tuchel's assertion that controlling games through possession is not part of English football's culture, arguing the team should embrace its traditional strengths instead. Gordon revealed surprise at being substituted when England were 1-0 up in their World Cup semi-final against Argentina, but refused to blame the defeat on Tuchel's decisions, saying players 'could have done more'.

How it is being reported

• Anthony Gordon raises theory over England drop-outs and makes Ballon d'Or claimMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 22:30
• James Garner keen to live up to ‘mini-Valverde’ tag after late England callGuardian Sport · 24 Sept, 19:00
• Thomas Tuchel has realised England’s ultimate challenge and only Spain have the answerIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 09:22
• Anthony Gordon: ‘English players can’t keep the ball like Spain. It’s not in our DNA’Independent Sport · 24 Sept, 08:23
• Anthony Gordon says England can't EVER control games like Spain and must play to our strengths - because he's seen keeping possession 'is not in English DNA' after Barcelona transferDaily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 07:10
• 'We have our own strengths' – Gordon backs Tuchel’s DNA commentsSky Sports · 24 Sept, 07:00
• ‘It’s not in us’: Anthony Gordon backs Tuchel over England’s possession problemGuardian Sport · 24 Sept, 06:00
• Anthony Gordon admits 'surprise' at Thomas Tuchel decision in Argentina defeatMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 06:00

In this story: Anthony Gordon · Thomas Tuchel · England · Argentina · Spain

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