Overview

• Speaking at St George's Park, Gordon said he plays with a "paranoia" about selection to push his level and keep his World Cup hopes alive.
• England host Wales in a friendly before traveling to Riga to face Latvia, where a win plus a Serbia–Albania draw would clinch qualification.
• Gordon backed Jude Bellingham’s stature, saying regular games for Real Madrid would secure his England place, and noted the midfielder has recently managed injuries.
• He insisted the focus must stay on the team rather than star names, warning that making it about individuals would create problems.
• A key performer in last month’s 5-0 win over Serbia, Gordon said he often seeks guidance from captain Harry Kane, whom he described as a "genius."