Anthony Gordon just told England fans to stop dreaming. Before the Nations League showdown with Spain, the Newcastle winger said trying to copy Spain’s possession game is a mistake. His line was blunt: “It’s not in us.”
That one sentence cuts through months of debate about England’s identity ahead of World Cup 2026. The timing matters. England meets Spain again on Saturday, and Thomas Tuchel is still building a squad for next summer. Gordon isn’t asking for excuses. He’s asking for realism.
England does not need Spanish tiki-taka. England needs its own game.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What did Anthony Gordon say about England copying Spain?
- A: Gordon said trying to copy Spain’s possession game is a mistake and ‘It’s not in us’, urging England to play to its own strengths instead.
- Q: Why is Gordon’s comment important now?
- A: It comes just before England faces Spain again in the Nations League and as Thomas Tuchel builds the squad for World Cup 2026.
- Q: What does Gordon want England to do instead?
- A: He wants England to stop chasing Spanish tiki-taka and build a distinct, realistic game identity that fits the squad.