SpotlightDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 24 Sept 2026
Gordon: England Can't Control Games Like Spain
Fresh from his Barcelona move, Gordon says England lack the DNA to dominate possession like the world champions.
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What happened. Anthony Gordon said England cannot replicate Spain's possession game, calling it 'not in the English DNA' and something that may not be teachable. He backed Thomas Tuchel, who faced criticism over negative tactics after England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.
- Gordon scored England's opener in the semi-final before two late Argentina goals ended their run.
- He now shares a Barcelona dressing room with eight Spain World Cup winners.
- He joined Barcelona from Newcastle for £70million in the summer.
“England as a nation, we don't have that strength like the Spanish, where we control games like they do.”
— Anthony Gordon
Gordon's comments add to the debate over England's style after their World Cup semi-final exit.
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