Gordon on his place in England: to make it to the World Cup, paranoia is needed.

Gordon's best performances for the national team

According to The Sun: Anthony Gordon believes that the players of the England national team should be 'paranoid' about the possible exclusion from the squad for the World Cup in order to demonstrate their best results.

The Newcastle player noted that he has only shown '50 percent' of his potential on the international stage so far.

Newcastle player Anthony Gordon praised his teammate Marcus Rashford Bradley Collyer/PA Gordon believes that teammates should be 'paranoid' about possible exclusion for the World Cup Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

Competition for a place in the squad

Gordon has chances to make it to the squad for the final tournament next summer, as he stood out in the match against Serbia, which ended with a score of 5:0 — the best match of the 'Three Lions' under Thomas Tuchel.

He will compete with Marcus Rashford for a place on the left wing. However, considering that Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, and Jack Grealish were excluded from the squad for the matches against Wales and Latvia, Gordon has no intention of relaxing.

Gordon, who just celebrated his 24th birthday, is not eager to get ahead, but most fans and experts are confident that he is likely to be included in Tuchel's squad for the championship.

Rashford impressed everyone playing for Barcelona against Newcastle in the Champions League Every Second Media/Alamy Live News

Rashford, 27, showcased his class by scoring a brace in the match against Newcastle, including an impressive long-range shot.

Gordon, who also scored in that match, noted:

“I liked him until I saw his second goal!”

Gordon emphasized that

“you need to be a little paranoid about not making the squad, as it can push you to greater motivation”

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He added:

“It is important to constantly motivate yourself, as the squad is always changing and there are many factors at play”

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Gordon believes that Rashford deserves recognition for his tireless work and positive attitude:

“Many wrote him off, but he has been through a lot in recent years”

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This paranoia of Gordon's may prove crucial in the competitive battle for a place in the main squad of the national team, considering the changes that may occur before the World Cup. His desire to showcase his potential on the international stage and the acknowledgment from teammates only strengthen his motivation and readiness for upcoming competitions.

Currently, the FA's Egloksi are key stages in the preparation of the national team for the World Cup, so the upcoming matches against Wales and Latvia will be important tests for each of the players.