'Both delighted and appalled' - Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon set to miss two games in Euro blow

Newcastle United fans have taken to social media after Anthony Gordon was left out of the England squad ahead of the national team's next international break.

Gordon, who is yet to pick up a senior cap for England, was expected by many Newcastle fans to make the 15 man squad to face Malta and North Macedonia later this month.

Instead, the only two Newcastle players to make the squad were Callum Wilson, who is the only change to the squad, Kieran Trippier. Wilson has taken the place of Chelsea's Raheem Sterling.

Gareth Southgate's midfield options are made up of Trent Alexander Arnold, Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice, leaving Gordon still searching for his first national appearance at the senior level.

Newcastle United fans were not impressed by the omission, with plenty taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their frustration, tinged with a sense of relief.

"People shouldn't be surprised anymore when Southgate picks his usual suspects regardless of form. Waste of energy getting annoyed. Gordon can rest and hopefully Wilson withdraws too" said one, referring to the huge amount of fixtures the club will play in the coming weeks.

"Both delighted and appalled that Gordon hadn’t been picked" said another, while fitness was a concern for others: "With our current injury situation I would rather none of them went on International duty and got a rest" explained one fan.

Newcastle United have 11 fixtures left to play until the end of the year, including two Champions League match-ups, one in Paris and one at St James Park.

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Injuries to key players such as Alexander Isak, Dan Burn and more have already stretched Eddie Howe's squad thin.

"Gutted Wilson and Tripper have gone to be honest. Lads need a rest" added another X user, "He will get a call up at some point.. as for now I’m more than happy that he has not" said another.

England will be playing at home against Malta at Wembley on Friday, November 17 before travelling to North Macedonia for a game on Monday, November 20.

The international break will leave Newcastle without a fixture between this Saturday's trip to Bournemouth and Saturday, November 25 when Chelsea make the trip from London to the North East.