England fans held their breath on Friday night when Anthony Gordon, fresh off the bench, went down in pain after the final whistle against Albania.
The Newcastle winger, who had been on the pitch for just over 15 minutes, looked visibly uncomfortable as medical staff rushed to his aid.
While his teammates stayed on the field to applaud the crowd at Wembley, Gordon made a beeline for the tunnel, sparking concerns about his fitness.
Now, England boss Thomas Tuchel has shared an update on the 24-year-old’s condition.
Tuchel’s Verdict: “It Doesn’t Look Good”
Speaking after the match, Tuchel didn’t sugarcoat the situation.
When asked whether Gordon had suffered a serious setback, the German coach admitted, “He looks injured
. At first, I thought it was his stomach, but it’s his hip, and it doesn’t look good. It’s a bit worrying.”
That’s not the news Newcastle fans—or England supporters—wanted to hear.
Gordon has been a key figure for the Magpies this season, playing a crucial role in their success under Eddie Howe.
Just last week, he helped them lift the Carabao Cup, ending the club’s long trophy drought.
A Stellar Season for Gordon
Despite the injury scare, there’s no denying that Gordon has had an impressive campaign.
With nine goals and six assists, the former Everton star has been a consistent performer for Newcastle.
His form earned him a well-deserved call-up to Tuchel’s first England squad, though Friday’s match didn’t go quite as planned for him.
Coming on in the 74th minute to replace Marcus Rashford, Gordon had little time to make an impact before England secured their 2-0 victory.
It wasn’t the dream debut under Tuchel that he would have hoped for, but the bigger concern now is how long he’ll be sidelined.
England’s Performance: A Solid Win, but Room for Improvement
While Gordon’s injury put a damper on the night, England still managed to deliver a convincing win.
One of the standout moments came from Myles Lewis-Skelly, who made history by scoring on his senior debut at just 18 years and 176 days old—beating Marcus Rashford’s previous record.
The second goal came courtesy of Harry Kane in the 77th minute, sealing the victory.
However, Tuchel wasn’t entirely pleased with his team’s performance.
Tuchel’s Brutally Honest Review
Despite the win, Tuchel made it clear that England has a lot of work to do.
“We weren’t disciplined in the structure,” he admitted. “We tried too much alone and out of possession.
It was a fluid game in the opponents’ half, but not in the final 20 metres. We need to take more risks.”
The German coach remains optimistic, though, promising that the team will improve as they adapt to his style.
“We’ll get better. I’ll understand the players better, and we’ll find more aggressive movements,” he added.
What’s Next for Gordon and England?
For now, all eyes are on Gordon’s recovery. Newcastle will be hoping their star winger isn’t out for long, especially as they continue their push for a strong finish this season.
Meanwhile, England will regroup as they look ahead to their next challenge under Tuchel.