Injury problems are commonplace in Newcastle's squad, but the team has unexpectedly maintained a good level of competitive form, with 22-year-old winger Anthony Gorton's contribution being particularly notable. In the last month alone, the starlet has played six games for the Magpies, contributing two goals and an assist, earning him Player of the Month honors for November. One of the more notable moments came in a recent Premier League match, when Gordon hit the target to help his side beat Manchester United in a star-studded performance. The England national team manager, Shoufky, may have already included Gordon's name in his list of considerations for next year's UEFA Nations Cup.
In January this year, Anthony Gordon moved from Everton to Newcastle for a transfer fee of £45 million (about HK$440 million). Although his performance last season did not meet expectations and was once regarded as a "water boy", Gordon improved his personal form and scored 6 goals in 13 Premier League matches through his tireless efforts while representing England U21 in the Europa League this summer.
Recently, Goton has scored against Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, helping Newcastle beat all three of those traditional giants, and as a result, calls for Shoebridge to call him up to the squad have been growing louder and louder.
