Anthony Gordon’s second-half efficiency in opposition to the Republic of Eire on Saturday has been described as ‘horrible’ by talkSPORT presenter Adrian Durham.

The Three Lions beat the Boys in Inexperienced 2-0 in Dublin in Lee Carsley’s first recreation as interim supervisor following the departure of Gareth Southgate.

England’s objectives got here by two controversial figures, with Jack Grealish and Declan Rice — two gamers with well-known Irish roots and expertise of their youth and senior techniques — deciding the match.

Gordon loved a optimistic evening in simply his fifth England look and first aggressive begin for his nation.

The Newcastle United winger created two probabilities and hit the goal with all three of his tried pictures, whereas he accomplished 90% of his passes, had eight touches within the opposition field and was concerned within the build-up to Rice’s opening purpose.

Nonetheless, most of Gordon’s greatest moments got here earlier than the break, with the 23-year-old fading within the second half earlier than being introduced off within the 77th minute.

Newcastle star Gordon goes from ‘terrific’ to ‘horrible’

Gordon was given a 7/10 by Durham for his participant scores.

However whereas the outspoken pundit credited the previous Everton man for his first-half efficiency, he wasn’t afraid to make his emotions identified concerning the second half.

“He was terrific within the first half however horrible within the second half,” mentioned Durham.

Regardless of a supposed ‘horrible’ second half, Gordon did greater than sufficient in opposition to Eire to counsel he ought to have been given greater than only one minute at Euro 2024.

He’ll hope to play a distinguished position once more when England host Finland at Wembley on Tuesday of their second UEFA Nations League B Group 2 match.