Anthony Gordon compares Harry Kane to Lionel Messi amid Barcelona transfer talk
Anthony Gordon bagged two assists for Harry Kane on Wednesday as England beat DR Congo in the World Cup to progress to the last 16.
The England winger has signed for Barcelona this summer from Newcastle, while Kane has been linked with a move to Camp Nou throughout the season.
Speaking after the game, Gordon spoke about Kane and compared him to Barcelona great Lionel Messi.
“It’s amazing to be around him every day because when you’re around someone at the elite level, he’s at the very, very top of football,” he said. “He’s having a season that’s only ever been beat by Leo Messi, the greatest footballer of all time. So that speaks to the level he’s playing at.
“When you’re around someone like that, you want to pick up as many habits and watch everything he does to see why he’s at that level. It’s no accident. It’s consistency every day: how hard he works, every finishing drill, he does it with passion, he does it with seriousness. He never, ever misses a beat. It’s amazing to be around him. He’s definitely an inspiration to all of us.
“As soon as he hit it, I knew it was going in. I was already celebrating, but anyone can score a good goal. Anyone at this level can place the ball in the top corner but it’s the consistency that he does. Every day in training, every game is phenomenal. He plays at such a high, high level.”
Barcelona have enquired about Kane during the World Cup, with the striker out of contract next year.
However, it’s been reported Kane will stay at Bayern and sign a new contract, while Barca will focus on Julian Alvarez instead.
