Anthony Gordon during England's clash against Albania(Image: Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Thomas Tuchel has promised Newcastle United that he won't risk Anthony Gordon unless he is convinced of his fitness.

The German manager described Gordon's problem as "minor" on the same morning Eddie Howe had stated the forward required a scan on his injured hip. It remains to be seen whether Gordon is unfit for Brentford but then reappears for England's dead rubber World Cup qualifier at Wembley against Serbia.

Tuchel said today: "He gives intensity, hunger, and physical input that is very rare to find and helps us a lot to build a team identity that we need. He puts the effort in, and he is relentless.

"We are aware he has been subbed twice for minor issues. We are in close contact with the Newcastle medical staff on a very trustful and professional level.

"We decided to call him up, and my last information is that we have a chance he will come to the camp and we will take care of him.

"We will...