Mark Mann-Bryans

Anthony Gordon explains that representing England has always been his goal despite being eligible for Scotland and Ireland, stating he never considered switching allegiance. Recently called up for England’s friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, he cites childhood inspiration from Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard and believes his success with the Under‑21s prepared him for senior international football. He also notes that Gareth Southgate’s previous interest in selecting him motivated him to push harder for inclusion ahead of Euro 2024.