![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/newcastle-boss-eddie-howes-new-anthony-gordon-plan-after-key-role-in-england-success/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_MIRRORGORDONHOWE.jpg&description=Anthony Gordon endured a tricky first few months as a Newcastle player but Eddie Howe has a fresh idea for the former Everton star as the Magpies return to the Champions League Anthony Gordon is set for a starring role for Newcastle covering multiple positions - after winning the European Under-21 championship with England. Boss Eddie Howe has backed the £45m winger to kick on and 'really contribute' after a slow start to his club career on Tyneside. Gordon used the Under-21s in Georgia, where he scored twice and won player of the tournament, to sharpen up and be in top shape ahead of the Toon's five week pre-season tune-up. Howe revealed today that tests have shown his squad are the fittest he's ever managed, after they were given individual conditioning programmes for the summer holidays. Gordon played as a false No9 for England and Howe said: "Anthony's individual position and how he played and the success England got will serve him well for the season ahead. We really value him highly. We hope he really contributes this year. 'I have seen Anthony play in that position for Everton before he signed for us and we spoke about one of the big things signing him was versatility. So for us he has played left and right and centrally as a midfielder. 'In training he has also played up front and has done well in those games we have had here. He is a player who has that versatility and a season like we are going into, players who can play in different positions, are so valuable to us. 'We are always pleased when players get recognition from their country because we know it is a big motivation for a lot of them. So we are also delighted for Joelinton playing for Brazil and scoring.' Where do you think Newcastle will finish in the Premier League next term? Share your predictions in the comments below Newcastle start their pre-season games against Gateshead on Saturday with Rangers next week before their trip to the United States. Howe says the season will throw up new chall){kind=link}
Anthony Gordon endured a tricky first few months as a Newcastle player but Eddie Howe has a fresh idea for the former Everton star as the Magpies return to the Champions League
Anthony Gordon is set for a starring role for Newcastle covering multiple positions – after winning the European Under-21 championship with England.
Boss Eddie Howe has backed the £45m winger to kick on and “really contribute” after a slow start to his club career on Tyneside. Gordon used the Under-21s in Georgia, where he scored twice and won player of the tournament, to sharpen up and be in top shape ahead of the Toon’s five week pre-season tune-up.
Howe revealed today that tests have shown his squad are the fittest he’s ever managed, after they were given individual conditioning programmes for the summer holidays. Gordon played as a false No9 for England and Howe said: “Anthony’s individual position and how he played and the success England got will serve him well for the season ahead. We really value him highly. We hope he really contributes this year.
“I have seen Anthony play in that position for Everton before he signed for us and we spoke about one of the big things signing him was versatility. So for us he has played left and right and centrally as a midfielder.