Anthony Michael Gordon (born 24 February 2001) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for club Everton and the

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Early life

Gordon was born in

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, Merseyside.

Club career

Everton

Gordon joined Everton as an 11-year-old following his release from

. On 6 December 2017, Gordon was named in Everton's first team squad for the

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match away to

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. A day later, he made his first-team debut, coming on as an 88th-minute substitute in a 3–0 win. Gordon made his

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debut coming on as a substitute for

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in a 1–1 draw with

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in January 2020. He received his first Premier League start in June 2020 in a 0–0 draw with Liverpool. On 1 September 2020, Gordon signed a new five-year contract with Everton.

Preston North End (loan)

On 1 February 2021, Gordon joined

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club

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on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season. Five days later, he made his debut for Preston, being included in the starting line-up for a 2–1 home league defeat by

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International career

Having represented his country at U18 and U19 level, Gordon made his debut for the England under-20s during a 2–0 victory over Wales at St. George's Park on 13 October 2020. On 5 November 2021, Gordon received his first call up for the England under-21s and scored twice on his debut, a 3–1 victory over

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on 11 November 2021.

Career statistics

Honours

Individual * CEE Cup Player of the Tournament: 2017

References

External links

Profile
at the Everton F.C. website {{DEFAULTSORT:Gordon, Anthony 2001 births Living people Footballers from Liverpool English footballers Association football wingers Everton F.C. players Preston North End F.C. players Premier League players English Football League players England youth international footballers England under-21 international footballers