On Wednesday, local time, Gordon attended England's pre-match press conference ahead of their clash with Spain. In the fifth part of the pre-match press conference (due to its length, we divided it into five parts), he discussed the differences between English and Spanish football styles.

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On Friday, Tuchel said: "Perhaps England should embrace chaotic, confrontational football." You just mentioned the differences between English style and Spain's possession-based approach. When you were young, English academies always tried to imitate Spain's way of playing. Is it now time to change our thinking and return to traditional English style as a way to win?

That's my point exactly—perhaps the time has come—but I'm not the one to make such definitive judgments. From my perspective, having played in Spain recently, we have indeed imitated Spain. We have players just as good, but with different qualities. Why should we turn English players into Spanish players?

Spanish players lack qualities we have, and vice versa. I don't want to comment too much on the head coach; tactical decisions aren't my responsibility. But as a national team, we need to stop constantly looking outward, recognize our own characteristics, and stop comparing ourselves to other successful nations. We are English, not Spanish or French.

A few days ago, Tuchel said that after the World Cup, 99.9% of England fans he met didn't want to discuss the second half against Argentina, nor tactical analysis or substitutions. When you returned to England and interacted with fans, did you sense the same thing?

I agree with the manager's assessment. Interestingly, more people have talked to me about the France match than the Argentina match. Of course, many people still discuss the Argentina game, but the France match was quite entertaining. From a fan's perspective, perhaps people don't want to constantly relive that loss to Argentina, so more mention the France match.

You just mentioned Spain's strong possession ability, and England plays a different style. Do you think Premier League fans can accept this possession-based approach?

Honestly, I'm not sure. I've seen many Premier League teams attempt extreme possession football, and it doesn't seem like fans enjoy it. English fans want to see English football—straightforward, just as Spanish fans enjoy possession-based football. We should value our own characteristics rather than blindly chasing what's called the "right template."

English and Spanish players have very different qualities; we need to stop looking at others and appreciate what we have. I feel English fans prefer open, physical, simple, and direct football. When a team is trailing, fans don't want to see slow passes at the back; they want to see tall strikers competing for headers and confrontational moments. That's traditional English football. So perhaps we should make the most of these characteristics.

Now a new cycle begins with the Nations League, Euros, and World Cup. What goals do you hope to achieve next, both at Barcelona and with England?

To win. The primary goal is always to win every match ahead—whether it's the Nations League, Euros, World Cup, or the upcoming match against Spain. This match means a lot to me, and I always believe that if we reach the final, we can win.

Even if a victory doesn't prove my ideas right, it will make me feel better. At Barcelona, the goal is also to win. A player's career is short; I'm 25 now, which isn't young in football, and I want to win as many trophies as possible and have the best football experiences.

Over the next two or three years, England will call up more young players. What advice do you have for young players currently on the fringes of the squad?

When you join the England team, be yourself. The manager selected you because of your unique qualities and brought you in—not to imitate other players or force yourself to adapt to the team's system. The manager values your strengths and believes your qualities can help the team. So don't change yourself, don't imitate others; that way, you'll be more comfortable.

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