Journalist Paul Brown has identified the key attributes that Anthony Gordon has after he emerged into the Everton first team this campaign.
Gordon has featured regularly for the Toffees this term, posting five goal contributions for his side in 22 Premier League games, according to Transfermarkt.
Before this season, Gordon had featured in just 14 first-team appearances across the 2019/20 and 2020/21 Premier League campaigns.
Brown identified to GIVEMESPORT what he feels the 21-year-olds strengths are and what he offers Frank Lampard whilst playing for the Toffees.
He said: “Gordon always puts a shift in every game. His touch isn’t always the best, but he’s great at hassling, harrying, and pressing opponents, and he just always seems to give them energy when he’s on the pitch, which I think is really key. And that’s why he’s playing.”
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Gordon has been impressive for Everton this campaign, he was awarded an 8.9 rating by Sofascore for his display against Leeds United, where he scored and got an assist in the 3-0 victory at Goodison Park.
Although he hasn’t contributed with a large number of goals and assists for his side, he has still been praised by many in the footballing world for his performances in a struggling Everton team.
His main strengths may not be contributing directly to goals, but Neil Lennon highlighted the areas of his game that are important for the Toffees, saying following his performance against Newcastle United: “His work-rate to get the ball back and then to spring Everton into attack, his enthusiasm for the game and then quality has been terrific.”
So it looks as though despite Everton’s recent woes, he is continuing to improve his game.