EXCLUSIVENewcastle winger Anthony Gordon looks to have avoided serious injury despite fears he had damaged his knee against Chelsea - and he could return to training in coming days with England squad set to be named
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- But Mail Sport understands he has experienced no swelling in the days since
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Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon looks to have avoided serious injury after fears he had badly damaged his knee at Chelsea on Monday.
Mail Sport understands the 23-year-old has experienced no swelling or adverse reaction since and, providing there is no setback, he could even return to training in the coming days.
That would put Gordon in contention for a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad, which is named on Thursday, and Three Lions chiefs have contacted Newcastle for a fitness update.
Gordon was forced off in the first half at Stamford Bridge - in front of Southgate - after feeling pain in his left knee and Eddie Howe said afterwards that it ‘did not look good’. That led to fears his season could be over.
However, the early signs are good and, while the next 48 hours will be informative as to his immediate availability, there is a belief he has escaped a long-term problem.
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Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon looks to have avoided a serious injury despite knee fears
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Gordon had been forced off against Chelsea in front of England boss Gareth Southgate
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Should Southgate get assurances over Gordon's fitness, he may be called up for his country
Newcastle travel to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
Gordon has missed only one match all season, and that was because of suspension.
Should Southgate and his staff get reassurances over fitness, the former Everton star is in contention for a first senior call-up for the forthcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium at Wembley.