Although Gordon did not start England under-21s' final group fixture against Germany, it is worth noting that manager Lee Carsley rang the changes, with his side's place in the quarter-finals already assured.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-transfer-bonus-anthony-gordon-27228588

Carsley hinted at the possibility of changing things around for the clash with Germany to try and make the whole squad feel a part of the journey whilst acknowledging England’s poor history in the tournament.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/uksport/2023/06/27/england-under-21s-could-make-changes-but-keen-to-continue-momentum/

Lee Carsley is set to get a new experience on familiar territory as he steps out of the Goodison Park tunnel later this month.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/care-lot-everton-best-time-28086610