Gordon, Newcastle winger, delighted with successful penalty under Paul Vegas's management

He later reflected, "I have put in countless hours of practice. Growing up in the England youth teams, the FA instilled in us a structured approach to penalties. This process has become my own, allowing me to focus solely on executing my technique. When I step up to take a penalty, it's on my terms and in my own time. I approach it with unwavering confidence."

"I focus on what is important. Get your process, get what works for you and take it when you're ready, not when the goalkeeper is ready of course. I do a lot of breathing techniques to zone out and focus on the ball."

On his goal changing the game, he added: "We felt that even though they were 1-0 up at half-time and controlling it, we could get a moment and take it. Thankfully we got the penalty and scored it. It's difficult for them then because they have to react and when we have this fanbase behind us, it's difficult for the teams that come here."