{
  "id": 9541965,
  "title": "Anthony Gordon tells England to stop copying Spain and embrace their own strengths",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/anthony-gordon-tells-england-to-stop-copying-spain-and-embrace-their",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T10:59:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/24/anthony-gordon-tells-england-to-stop-copying-spain-and-embrace-their-own-strengths/236383"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LONDON, September 24 — Anthony Gordon, a Barcelona winger, has urged England to stop trying to replicate Spain and instead leverage their own unique strengths to finally secure a major tournament title after a 60-year drought. While England fell short in the World Cup semi-finals, Spain emerged as the champions for the second time. Gordon, who recently joined Spain after leaving Newcastle, emphasizes the distinct football cultures of both nations. He argues that England must stop emulating Spain and play to their own strengths. Gordon, who scored the opening goal against Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals, reflects on his substitution and the subsequent defeat, acknowledging the disappointment but also seeing potential for growth. He suggests that setbacks can lead to a stronger and better version of oneself, both as a person and as a team.",
  "summary": "LONDON, Sept 24 — Anthony Gordon believes England cannot copy Spain’s example and must use their own s...",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "England can win trophies without copying Spain’s style — Gordon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/england-can-win-trophies-without-copying-spains-style-gordon",
        "published": "2026-09-24T07:32:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "England should play to strengths instead of copying Spain's template, says Gordon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/england-should-play-to-strengths-instead-of-copying-spains-template",
        "published": "2026-09-24T08:29:32.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}