Anthony Gordon sees penalty saved as Newcastle held by former club Everton

The England No 1 went the right way against his one-time Toffees teammate.

UNHAPPY RETURN: Anthony Gordon was denied a goal against his former club (Peter Byrne/PA)

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s first penalty save in almost 18 months ensured Anthony Gordon endured a miserable return to Goodison Park with current club Newcastle.

Gordon was booed throughout the goalless draw following his acrimonious departure in January 2023 but had the chance to make his point 10 minutes before half-time, only to be denied by his England team-mate’s first spot-kick save in nine attempts.