Manchester United legend urges Gareth Southgate to pick ‘fearless’ Newcastle United star

Ornule Ornule | 06/08/2024 | Newcastle United | No Comments

England’s Euro 2024 campaign kicks off against Serbia on Sunday night.

Wayne Rooney, a Manchester United and England veteran, feels Anthony Gordon should start England’s Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia on Sunday night in Gelsenkirchen. Gordon was a standout Premier League player, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in his first season at St James’ Park.

England’s Euro 2024 campaign kicks off against Serbia on Sunday night.

“He’s fearless with the ball, works hard, and I believe he brings a good balance to the club. For me, he’s the ideal candidate to begin on the left.”

Rooney ranks second in England’s all-time goal scoring list, trailing only Harry Kane. After making his international debut at Euro 2004, Rooney went on to represent England in five more tournaments, inspiring a generation of young footballers, including Gordon, who described Rooney as a ‘idol’: “I’ve said plenty of times that he was my idol growing up, I absolutely loved the way he played.” Gordon acknowledged.

“He was aggressive and his ability on the ball was outstanding and obviously being where I am from, he sort of gave me that pathway to believe I could do it.”

Gordon began England’s battle against Iceland at Wembley Stadium on Friday night as the Three Lions’ final pre-tournament warm-up match ended in defeat, and speaking after the game, Gordon acknowledged that being named to an England squad for a big event hasn’t completely sunk in yet. “I don’t think it will hit me until I’m actually on the plane because that’s all you hear: ‘are you on the plane?'” The plane is the most exciting part for me. I’m looking forward to seeing what it’s like, as I’m expecting something enormous and crazy.

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