Anthony Gordon Barcelona pressure after England heroics, says Kane

Barcelona media have reminded Anthony Gordon that he must start scoring for Hansi Flick’s England side after his double‑goal display for the national team on Tuesday, a reminder echoed by Harry Kane following the winger’s recent England heroics.

England heroics

Gordon, the 25‑year‑old, opened his England account in a 3‑2 defeat to Spain on Saturday in the UEFA Nations League. He added a second strike on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel’s side beat a ten‑man Czech Republic 2‑0, with Harry Kane netting the second goal.

Gordon’s move from Newcastle to Barcelona in the summer of 2026 has already yielded international goals, even as his club tally remains empty.

Barcelona pressure and assist record

Despite five assists in seven appearances – a figure echoed by a Spanish publication that also noted four assists for the Blaugrana – Gordon has yet to find the net for Barcelona. The outlet warned that his unfinished business with Barça is scoring goals.

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Harry Kane, now a Bayern Munich striker, praised Gordon’s confidence, saying a big‑club move gives self‑belief and that the winger was “outstanding against Spain” and “the difference maker” against the Czech Republic.

Kane added, “You feel like you belong on the biggest stage and I think he’s taken that into his England performances. A lovely ball by Trent, but those finishes aren’t easy and he took it really well.”

The reminder from Barcelona’s media comes as Hansi Flick’s England side prepares for upcoming fixtures, with the winger’s scoring form now a focal point for the national team coach.

Looking ahead, La Liga matches that could extend Barcelona’s lead over Real Madrid and a Champions League campaign – where Gordon netted ten goals last season – will test his ability to convert assists into goals for the Catalan club.