Anthony Gordon weighs in on Ballon d'Or race between Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane

Ahead of England's Nations League showdown against Spain, Anthony Gordon has weighed in on the tight race for the Ballon d'Or. Since his £70 million summer move to Barcelona, the 25-year-old has had a front-row seat to the development of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.

Gordon expressed immense admiration for his club colleague:

«For me, it has to be one of the two in terms of what they've achieved. What Lamine's achieved at such a young age is ridiculous. He's on a whole other level right now. If you're talking as a pure player, ability, for me he's number one for sure,» Gordon stated.

However, Gordon was quick to defend his national team skipper Harry Kane. Noting Kane’s historic campaign, which included 73 goals across all competitions, Gordon insisted that the striker has just as strong of an argument as anyone else in the running.

This international window serves as a vital reset for Thomas Tuchel and his squad following their disappointing exit from the World Cup semi-finals. Despite tactical criticism, the FA has kept faith in Tuchel, who is now tasked with readying the Three Lions for a strong run at Euro 2028.