England's Anthony Gordon has failed to impress at the World Cup, sparking concerns about his £70m transfer to Barcelona.

What happened?

Graeme Souness claims Barcelona will be wondering what they've bought after Gordon's underwhelming performances for England. The winger sealed a blockbuster move to Barcelona prior to the World Cup but has since struggled to make an impact.

Why it matters for England

England boss Thomas Tuchel admitted that Gordon, as part of England's threat down the left, had not produced as he'd hoped during the World Cup. Gordon's lack of form is a concern for England, who are looking to make a deep run in the tournament.

What comes next?

England's next fixture is against Spain on 2026-09-26, and Gordon will need to improve his form if he wants to start. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 win | | 2026-09-26 | Spain | - England's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 2W-0D-2L in their last four games. Despite this, they are on a two-game winning run, and will look to continue this streak against Spain. Gordon's transfer to Barcelona was prompted by his impressive form for Newcastle, where he scored 17 goals last season. However, he has struggled to replicate this form for England, and will need to improve if he wants to succeed at Barcelona. The pressure is on Gordon to perform, and he will need to step up his game if he wants to make a lasting impact at the World Cup.