Czechia coach Santi Denia hails Anthony Gordon, compares him to Lamine Yamal
Czechia head coach Santi Denia singled out Anthony Gordon for high praise on the eve of his side's clash with England, describing the Newcastle winger as being 'at the same level' as Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal. Denia's comments highlight how seriously the Czech camp views England's attacking options. The fixture forms part of the international calendar and offers both sides a chance to test squad depth ahead of competitive fixtures.
Read the full story at theguardian.comWhen an opposing coach publicly elevates one of your players to the same tier as the world's most talked-about teenager, it says as much about the threat England pose as it does about Gordon's standing. Denia, who himself was promoted from Spain's youth setup to the senior Czech job, has a sharp eye for wide forward talent, and the comparison will only add to the noise around Gordon's case for a starting role. For England, having an in-form, in-confidence winger heading into a key window is exactly the kind of selection headache coaches want.
Context added by Socc360, not by theguardian.com.
Data source: theguardian.com (via Socc360). Last updated .
Never miss a moment.
Live scores, goal alerts and Live Activities on your Lock Screen — get Socc360 for iOS.