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Thomas Tuchel has now commented on his selection of Anthony Gordon for his England squad.

Two World Cup group qualifiers and England of course have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup finals as top of the group. England v Serbia at Wembley on Thursday 13 November, with a 7.45pm kick-off. Then it is Albania v England kicking off at 5pm on Sunday 16 November.

This Thomas Tuchel England squad featuring three Newcastle United players in total – Anthony Gordon, Nick Pope and Dan Burn.

Eddie Howe earlier this morning had his pre-Brentford press conference and said that whilst they don’t think it is a serious issue, Anthony Gordon could miss Sunday’s match at Brentford and they are sending him for scans on his hip just to check there is nothing longer-term to worry about. So it remains to be seen whether he will indeed remain part of this England squad.

Thomas Tuchel has now reassured Newcastle United about Anthony Gordon, talking after his latest England squad was announced:

“Anthony Gordon is very important.

“He gives us intensity, hunger.

“A physical input that is very rare to find.

“He helps us to build...