The rise of Anthony Gordon

Following his first call-up to the England senior squad and superb form for Newcastle United, it’s a good time to look back at Anthony Gordon’s impressive rise over the years.

Youth career

As a young lad, Gordon was released by Everton and Liverpool, with both clubs wary of his slight frame. Working to make a comeback he joined Whiston Juniors, where he was working on his skills and strength. At 11 years old his hard work would pay off as he secured a move to boyhood club Everton. He was scouted playing as a striker, where his athleticism and technique helped him stand out.

At 16 years old, Gordon made his debut for Everton’s u18 side, where he played 57 minutes against Liverpool in a 2-1 loss. He played another eight games that season for the u18 squad, where he played a few games as an attacking midfielder; including one against his current club Newcastle United.

In the 2017/18 season Gordon solidified himself in Everton’s u18 side where he scored 14 goals and made 4 assists in 15 games in the u18 Premier League. His performances also warranted him a four-minute substitute appearance in an 3-0 away win against Apollon Limassol in the Europa League. He came on and played as an attacking midfielder, having a couple bright moments in the game.

Fast forward to 2018/19 and Gordon made it into the U23 squad. He played 14 times, and started five of those games, bagging one goal and one assist that campaign. He also got a call up for England’s u18 side, playing 10 times and starting five of them. He didn’t get the goals or assists he would have wanted but a call up for England and playing at a higher level was big for him.

Everton breakthrough

2019/20 was a huge year for Gordon. He started the season of playing for the u23’s, delivering six goals and two assists in nine appearances. Then, towards the end of the campaign, after some hard work during lockdown, he finally earnt himself a place in Everton’s first team squad. Ancelotti was impressed and…

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Author : Jake Armstrog

Publish date : 2024-03-23 16:11:51

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