Tuchel's worries

ENGLAND boss Thomas Tuchel is sweating on the fitness of several players which could disrupt his World Cup preparations.

- by JOHN CROSS

Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon is a major doubt and may be forced to withdraw when the squad reports today for the doubleheader with Serbia and Albania.

Gordon missed Newcastle's defeat at Brentford on Sunday and Tuchel is unlikely to call up a replacement for the last two qualifiers with the Three Lions having already progressed from Group K.