Anthony Gordon Joins England Squad Despite Injury

Anthony Gordon has joined the England squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches despite concerns over a hip injury sustained during Newcastle's recent 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. Gordon was substituted in the 80th minute and is undergoing continuous assessment to determine the severity of his injury, which is a recurrence of an issue he faced previously. His inclusion comes amid significant withdrawals from the squad, including key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jack Grealish. Interim manager Lee Carsley has had to make several adjustments to the squad, which now includes uncapped players like Tino Livramento and Morgan Rogers. Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe expressed hope that Gordon's injury is not serious but acknowledged that he is now a doubt for England's matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland. The team's performance against Nottingham Forest was highlighted by goals from Alexander Isak, Joelinton, and Harvey Barnes, marking Newcastle's third consecutive win.