Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon and transfer target Sandro Tonali both impressed in the latest round of under-21 group-stage fixtures at the European Championships. The AC Milan star is close to sealing a move to St James' Park, having agreed a six-year contract in a deal which will be worth at least £55 million.
Gordon admitted he needed a 'big summer' following a slow start to life in black-and-white, but is so far delivering on that vow as the Three Lions maintained their perfect start to the competition. The January signing surprised many by lining up as a central striker in the opening group victory over Czech Republic, laying on the assist for Jacob Ramsey to score the first goal in a 2-0 victory.
The Newcastle forward kept his place for Sunday's encounter with Israel, and again vindicated Lee Carsley's selection by getting on the scoresheet himself. Gordon headed home the opening goal, converting Morgan Gibbs-White's cross, as England recorded a second successive 2-0 win.
