On Wednesday, Gordon attended England's pre-match press conference ahead of the match against Spain. In the fifth segment of the press conference (divided into five parts due to its length), he discussed the stylistic differences between English and Spanish football.

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On Friday, Tuchel said, "Perhaps England should embrace chaotic, confrontational football." You just discussed the differences between England's style and Spain's possession-based approach. During their development, English academies attempted to replicate Spain's play. Is it time to reconsider and return to traditional English football as a path to success?

That's exactly my point from earlier—perhaps the timing is right, but I'm not the one to make that call. From my perspective playing in Spain, we have been imitating Spain. We have equally talented players, but with different characteristics. Why must we turn English players into Spanish players?

Spanish players lack the qualities we possess, 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 should stop constantly looking outward, acknowledge our own strengths, and stop comparing ourselves to other successful nations. We are English, not Spanish or French.

Tuchel said recently that after the World Cup, 99.9% of English fans he spoke with didn't want to discuss the second half of the Argentina match or talk about tactics and substitutions. When you returned to the UK and spoke with supporters, did you get a similar sense?

I agree with the head coach. Interestingly, more people talked to me about the France match than the Argentina one. Of course, many mentioned Argentina, but the France match was far more entertaining. From a fan's perspective, perhaps people don't want to keep reliving the loss to Argentina, so they tend to bring up the France match instead.

You mentioned Spain's strong possession play. England's style is different. Do you think Premier League fans would accept a possession-based approach?

Honestly, I'm not sure. I've seen many Premier League teams attempt extreme possession football, and it didn't seem to resonate with supporters. English fans want to see English football, which makes sense. Spanish fans love possession, and the reasoning is the same. We should embrace our own characteristics rather than constantly searching for a so-called "correct template."

English and Spanish players have completely different qualities. We shouldn't keep comparing ourselves to others; we should value what we have. I believe English fans prefer expansive, physically demanding, simple, and direct football. When the team falls behind, fans don't want to see slow possession in the back—they want tall strikers attacking for headers and a game full of physicality. That's traditional English football. So perhaps we should focus on maximizing those characteristics.

Now, with a new cycle beginning—the Nations League, Euros, World Cup—whether at Barcelona or with England, what goals are you hoping to achieve?

To win. The primary objective is always to win all upcoming matches, whether it's the Nations League, Euros, World Cup, or the upcoming game against Spain. This match is particularly significant to me. I've always believed that if we reach the final, we can win.

Even if winning doesn't prove my ideas are right, it will make me feel better. At Barcelona, the goal is the same—to win. A player's career is short. I'm 25 now, which isn't young in football. I want to win as many trophies as possible and enjoy the best football experience.

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

When you join the England team, be yourself. The coach selected you for your unique qualities; they brought you in for who you are, not to imitate other players or force yourself to fit a system. The coach values your attributes and believes your strengths can help the team. So don't change yourself, don't imitate others—that way, you'll feel more confident.

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