Anthony Gordon says he has admired fellow former England youth international Bukayo Saka’s journey into the Arsenal and Three Lions first team.
The pair played together when representing England at youth level and were both named in the senior squad for the friendly games against Brazil and Belgium, before Saka was forced to withdraw due to injury.
And Newcastle winger Gordon reflected on both of their journeys into the first-team squad.
“I played with Bukayo when I was very young, maybe 17 or 18,” he said.
“I can’t really remember when but I think Bukayo might be the only other one from those teams in this team currently.
“We actually spoke about it the other day, just how far we’ve come, and it’s a great achievement for both of us.
“He’s gone on to do amazing things and I’m just coming into the squad now so it’s been really good to see that journey.”
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