​Anthony Gordon has hailed England’s current squad as “the best group I have ever been a part of by a country mile” as the team’s remarkable World Cup run continues. The Barcelona winger’s upbeat remarks underline a strong sense of unity within the camp, which he believes is a crucial driver of their success. This camaraderie was on full display during Sunday night’s dramatic last-16 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, where England showed remarkable resilience to overcome formidable challenges, including playing more than 40 minutes with 10 men.
England’s manager, Thomas Tuchel, has repeatedly emphasized the importance of building a “brotherhood” among the players, a sentiment Gordon echoes. In the latest episode of Extra Time, Gordon described camp life as “amazing” and said he is “absolutely loving it.” He praised the team’s chemistry and off-field connection, insisting that the current England squad is unmatched in terms of togetherness. “We have got an unbelievable group, the best England group I have been a part of by a country mile, in terms of chemistry, in terms of connection, not just on the pitch but off the pitch,” he said. He also stressed the importance of standards off the pitch, noting that players hold each other accountable, a factor he sees as essential for any team aiming for sustained success.
Gordon has been instrumental in England’s progress to the quarter-finals, where they will face Norway on Saturday. His contributions have included delivering two assists for Harry Kane in the late comeback against the Democratic Republic of Congo and winning the decisive penalty against Mexico, which Kane converted. Despite his playmaking talents, the Liverpudlian midfielder is keen to boost his goalscoring record and has been seeking guidance from his captain.
“I love finishing, it’s a big part of my game, I want to be a goalscorer,” Gordon said, outlining his plan to improve through daily practice. “The more practice you put in, the more you can free your mind on game day.” He added that he has been talking to Kane to learn from the captain’s finishing prowess: “I have been speaking to H (Kane) and trying to gain as much knowledge as I possibly can because he can do it on both feet, doesn’t matter the angle, doesn’t matter off his touch, the ball finds a way into the net. I have been trying to pick up a little bit off him.”
As England advance toward the quarter-finals, the squad’s cohesion appears to be a defining characteristic of their campaign. Gordon’s belief in the exceptional unity within the group shines through, reflecting a broader ethos of mutual accountability and shared ambition that has helped propel England through a challenging World Cup journey. With the team set to face Norway and the confidence of their locker room behind them, Gordon’s messages of camaraderie and continued personal development are central to England’s pursuit of more glory on the global stage.