England's Gordon critiques Spain's playstyle ahead of Nations League match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Anthony Gordon stated that England should avoid mimicking Spain's playing style as the teams prepare to meet in the Nations League on Saturday. Training alongside Spanish stars such as Rodri and Pedri has led Gordon to conclude that England lacks the innate ability to control high-pressure games like Spain does. He emphasized that England's strength lies in physical and direct football, suggesting a need for the team to carve out its own identity rather than replicate Spain's success. The match marks Spain's first appearance as World Champion.
- •Gordon trains daily with Spain's top players after joining Barcelona.
- •England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semifinals this summer.
- •The match at Wembley Stadium starts the Nations League campaign for both teams.
- •Gordon suggests England focus on its physical style rather than imitation.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona’s Anthony Gordon highlights differences between English and Spanish football: ‘Don’t think we can ever achieve it’
- 9:49 AMYahoo Sports — Spain's World Cup-winning stars are ‘built different’ and cannot be copied, says England's Gordon
"BURTON-ON-TRENT, England (AP) — England would be making a mistake by trying to replicate Spain’s successful style of play in a bid to win major tournaments, winger Anthony Gordon said ahead of Saturday’s match between the European giants. Gordon is well-placed to discuss the qualities of Spain’s World Cup-winning players, given he now trains daily with many of them — like Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Pedri and more — following his offseason move to La Liga champion Barcelona. “They’re definitely built different,” Gordon said.
"Anthony Gordon will be one of the key players for England as they take on Spain in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday. Having played football in Spain for a few months now, Gordon has found fresh per...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 10:45 AMBarcelona’s Anthony Gordon highlights differences between English and Spanish football: ‘Don’t think we can ever achieve it’
Anthony Gordon will be one of the key players for England as they take on Spain in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday. Having played football in Spain for a few months now, Gordon has found fresh per...
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 9:49 AMSpain's World Cup-winning stars are ‘built different’ and cannot be copied, says England's Gordon
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England (AP) — England would be making a mistake by trying to replicate Spain’s successful style of play in a bid to win major tournaments, winger Anthony Gordon said ahead of Saturday’s match between the European giants. Gordon is well-placed to discuss the qualities of Spain’s World Cup-winning players, given he now trains daily with many of them — like Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Pedri and more — following his offseason move to La Liga champion Barcelona. “They’re definitely built different,” Gordon said.
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