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Newcastle United star believes ‘we can beat anyone in any game’

Eddie Howe happy his Newcastle side have Champions League opportunity to bounce back
  • Newcastle United secured a crucial 4-0 Champions League victory against Union Saint-Gilloise in Brussels.
  • England international Anthony Gordon played a key role, converting two penalties during the impressive win.
  • The result significantly boosted Newcastle's qualification hopes after a period of inconsistent form, having won only two of their previous eight games.
  • Gordon expressed strong confidence in his team, stating they "can be anything we want to be" and are capable of beating any opponent, adding: “We can beat anyone in any game”.
  • He also defended teammate Nick Woltemade, who scored the opening goal, against critical comments from Bayern Munich executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, and asserted his claim over penalty duties.
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