Gordon reflects on first England goal in Ireland win

Anthony Gordon joked that it was “about time” he scored for England after netting against Republic of Ireland at Wembley.

The winger’s well-struck effort from Tino Livramento’s deflected cross was his first for the Three Lions and put them 2-0 up in what turned into a 5-0 victory.

Gordon was delighted to find the net and pleased to secure Nations League promotion.

He said: “It’s better late than never. It’s definitely about time!

“It was a good feeling to see it hit the net. I got to enjoy it with some of the lads that I have come through the England setup with, that made it a bit more special.”

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England had been frustrated by Ireland in the opening period, going in at half-time level at 0-0 with work to do.

But he credited Lee Carsley, whose spell as interim head coach ends with victory, with instigating the turnaround.

Gordon said: “I think Lee deserves a lot of credit, he fills us with so much confidence.

“Ireland made it really hard. They were defending with 11 players behind the ball, but I said to the lads that they can't keep up that running for 90 minutes, it isn’t possible.”