Anthony Gordon — 2 assists vs Congo
Anthony Gordon came off the bench to register two assists against DR Congo, bouncing back after a difficult start to the tournament.
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Kane to the rescue as England squeeze past DR Congo
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Jul 2, 2026
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Saka vs Madueke, and Anthony Gordon's Redemption
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Rob Beckett — identified as an Arsenal fan — raises the Saka question: is the Arsenal and England winger being managed through an injury, or is Tuchel genuinely preferring Madueke? Joe Cole suggests it is both: Saka does not look like the player he was 18 months ago, and Madueke offers more power in running in behind Kane, which Tuchel values in training. The consensus is that Saka will feature as an impact substitute around the 60-minute mark, which suits the tournament management approach. Gary Lineker then raises Anthony Gordon, who Joe Cole expected to be the tournament's big personality — a Scouser arriving with swagger. Instead Gordon looked nervous in his early appearances, fluffing his lines when the stage was biggest. But two assists against Congo have reset the narrative, and Joe is genuinely pleased to see Gordon rediscovering his confidence and personality on the biggest stage. [1] — Joe Cole "Joe Cole thought Anthony Gordon would arrive at the World Cup with all the Scouse swagger in the world — but he looked nervous and fluffed …" 18:59
Anthony Gordon's Redemption Arc
Joe Cole thought Anthony Gordon would arrive at the World Cup with all the Scouse swagger in the world — but he looked nervous and fluffed his lines in the opening games. Two assists against DR Congo later, Gordon has his confidence back. Joe is genuinely pleased for him.
Micah's Midfield Fix: All Three Are Number 8s
Rice, Bellingham and Anderson are all naturally number 8s who want to attack and press. When England lose the ball, all three chase it forward — leaving Konsa, Gaye, Spence and O'Reilly exposed. Micah Richards says fixing this is the difference between a quarterfinal exit and a deep run.
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