Anthony Gordon is set for a starring role for Newcastle covering multiple positions - after winning the European Under-21 championship with England.
Boss Eddie Howe has backed the £45m winger to kick on and “really contribute” after a slow start to his club career on Tyneside. Gordon used the Under-21s in Georgia, where he scored twice and won player of the tournament, to sharpen up and be in top shape ahead of the Toon’s five week pre-season tune-up.
Howe revealed today that tests have shown his squad are the fittest he’s ever managed, after they were given individual conditioning programmes for the summer holidays. Gordon played as a false No9 for England and Howe said: "Anthony’s individual position and how he played and the success England got will serve him well for the season ahead. We really value him highly. We hope he really contributes this year.
