England's Euro 2024 Journey: Injuries, Absences, and Comebacks

During Euro 2024, England forward Anthony Gordon found himself at the center of some friendly teasing from his teammates following a biking incident at a training session in Blankenhain, Germany. Gordon sported visible injuries on his chin, nose, hands, and knee after a fall during practice.

Defender Marc Guehi revealed that Gordon sustained these injuries during a team bike ride, which he missed but later heard about. Despite the light-hearted banter among the players, Gordon is on the path to recovery.

Gordon, who recently made his tournament debut in England's victory over Serbia, is under close observation, along with other players. Declan Rice and Kieran Trippier were absent from the main training session, while the return of Luke Shaw has raised hopes for his inclusion in the defensive lineup for the upcoming knockout matches.

On another note, Phil Foden is currently in the UK after temporarily leaving the squad to support his partner during the birth of their third child. Expected to rejoin the team ahead of the last-16 clash against Slovakia, Foden's absence has been felt, given his impactful performances in the group stage matches.

As Euro 2024 progresses, the England squad faces both challenges and moments of joy. While Gordon recovers from his biking mishap and players like Shaw make comebacks, the absence of key players like Foden adds a layer of uncertainty. Fans eagerly await the team's performance in the upcoming matches, hoping for success and unity on the field.