England winger Anthony Gordon admits he is playing with a sense of “paranoia” as he fights to secure his place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for next year’s World Cup. Despite impressing in last month’s 5-0 thrashing of Serbia, the Newcastle United forward is well aware of the fierce competition for places, and the omission of…
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Boubacar Kamara of Aston Villa and Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United challenge during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on August 16, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neal Simpson/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images) Getty Images The start of the season is supposed to…
Newcastle United played out a goalless draw with Aston Villa in its Premier League opener on Saturday. But what remained one of the major talking points was the absence of Alexander Isak from Newcastle’s matchday squad. Isak has been training away from the main squad since his transfer link with defending champion Liverpool. According to…