'It's not in us!' - Anthony Gordon defends Thomas Tuchel and claims England 'DNA' can NEVER replicate Spain’s tiki-taka style

Barcelona winger Anthony Gordon has weighed in on the identity crisis surrounding the England national team, insisting that the Three Lions must stop trying to mimic the technical mastery of Spain. Following England's heart-breaking World Cup semi-final exit, the former Newcastle man believes the nation needs to embrace its own chaotic, athletic roots rather than chasing a style that simply does not fit the English DNA.

The 25-year-old opened the scoring in England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, but Thomas Tuchel's side conceded two late goals to crash out of the tournament, denying the Three Lions a first final appearance since 1966.

In the aftermath, Tuchel faced intense backlash for his negative late-game tactics and his controversial claim that controlling possession was simply not in England's "DNA".