Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon was limited to a moment’s action for England at Euro 2024.
Earlier this month, the 23-year-old started as a left winger in the Three Lions’ UEFA Nations League wins over both Republic of Ireland and Finland. England secured a 2-0 victory over the latter at Wembley.
Djurgårdens IF Fotboll right-back Adam Ståhl was tasked with keeping the Newcastle star in check in London.
The defender’s compatriot and club teammate, Miro Tenho, was left on the bench against England. Tenho has told Fotbollskanalen it wasn’t easy for Ståhl to defend against the former Everton man.
“Gordon gave him [Ståhl] some difficulties. But he did well,” he said.
The outlet also had a chat with the 29-year-old fullback, and he’s backed Gordan to “probably become one of the best wingers in the world soon.”
“The crazy thing is that I have followed Anthony Gordon since he went to Newcastle. He’s a player I think is awesome,” he said.
“To meet him and feel his speed… I see myself as a fast player, but you understand that there are levels in football. It was a lot of fun. I think he will be one of the best wingers in the world soon. It was nice to play against him, it was a good game.”
The right-back swapped shirts with the attacker after England’s last win over Finland.
“I actually swapped with Gordon, because I thought we had a nice duel before he was replaced. He was a nice and humble guy,” Ståhl explained.
When asked if it’s easier to deal with opposition attackers in Sweden when compared to Gordan, he said: “I won’t say anything like that. There are good players in Allsvenskan as well.”
Gordon joined the Magpies from Everton in January 2023 and has a contract until 2026.
