Anthony Gordon tips Newcastle team-mates Nick Pope and Jacob Murphy for England

If Pope helped to wrap up a vital win against Benfica, it was Murphy who played the supporting role for the 32nd-minute opener.

Newcastle striker Anthony Gordon has backed club-mates Nick Pope and Jacob Murphy for England selection (Richard Sellers/PA)

Anthony Gordon has backed Newcastle team-mates Nick Pope and Jacob Murphy to follow him into the England squad.

The 24-year-old, who starred in his club’s 3-0 Champions League victory over Benfica on Tuesday, is dreaming of a trip to the World Cup finals next summer after working his way into Thomas Tuchel’s team and scoring in a 5-0 qualifier win in Latvia earlier this month.