Newcastle set for England complication as Southgate plans Anthony Gordon call-up
According to Mark Douglas at iNews, Gareth Southgate looks set to hand Anthony Gordon his first call-up to the England squad.
It's his understanding that Southgate is 'likely' to select the winger following his impressive displays in a black and white this season, with the Three Lions boss spotted at St James' Park for our 1-0 win over Arsenal; where Gordon scored the winner in another superb display.
However, it's believed his selection would add further complication to Newcastle's ongoing injury issues, as Gordon was deemed too fatigued to start our midweek defeat in Dortmund and could be forced to play up front at Bournemouth this weekend if Callum Wilson misses out with a tight hamstring.
Alexander Isak is also sidelined with a groin problem, while injuries and suspension meant we had just 13 outfield senior players available for the trip to Germany. Many of those will be away on international duty next week, so Howe's options in training will be severely limited should Gordon link up with England.
