Newcastle United fans are buzzing after witnessing Elliot Anderson and Anthony Gordon shine for England against Wales at Wembley. The match, a friendly, saw England secure a comfortable 3-0 victory, but for Newcastle supporters, it was a glimpse of a partnership that could have been.
Wembley Magic: Anderson & Gordon Connect
England dominated the first half, with goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and Bukayo Saka sealing the win. However, the interplay between Anderson and Gordon caught the eye. The pair, known to be close friends off the pitch at Newcastle, displayed promising chemistry whenever Gordon was on the ball, Anderson was always nearby, hinting at the telepathy they'd begun to develop at St James' Park before Newcastle's drastic PSR move.
Eddie Howe, Newcastle's manager, has previously expressed his admiration for Elliot Anderson, stating he would sign him back “at a heartbeat”. Seeing Anderson and Gordon link up so effectively at Wembley must have been bittersweet, highlighting what Newcastle are missing.
Match Highlights: England Cruise to Victory
The game itself was largely one-sided. Rogers opened the scoring early, followed by Watkins and Saka. England's dominance was evident, leaving Wales struggling to contain the Three Lions' attack.
- Rogers opened the scoring in the 3rd minute.
- Watkins doubled the lead in the 11th minute.
- Saka added a third with a stunning curler in the 20th minute.
While the result was a positive for England, Newcastle fans were left pondering what could have been if financial constraints hadn't disrupted the promising partnership of Anderson and Gordon.