Overview

• Speaking at St George’s Park, Gordon said Woltemade plays a Kane-like role by dropping in to create, which he believes suits his runs off the ball.
• Gordon added that he regularly quizzes Harry Kane on passing range and vision to refine his own decision-making.
• He is in the England squad for the upcoming fixtures against Wales and Latvia after impressing in last month’s 5-0 win over Serbia.
• Woltemade has started fast for Newcastle with four goals in seven appearances and is the third Magpie to score in each of his first three Premier League home games.
• Signed in August for a reported club-record £69 million alongside Yoane Wissa after Alexander Isak’s move to Liverpool, Woltemade’s role has grown with Wissa sidelined until November with a knee injury.