Mexico boss' explicit heckle 'a bit of fun' - Gordon

Javier Aguirre has been replaced by Rafael Marquez as Mexico boss following the defeat by England [BBC Sport] England winger Anthony Gordon says being sworn at by then Mexico boss Javier Aguirre in a viral moment of their World Cup match was "just a bit of fun" and a "compliment". During a first-half hydration break, Aguirre first speaks to England midfielder Jude Bellingham before calling out to Gordon when they were both close to the touchline during England's dramatic 3-2 win in their last-16 tie at the Azteca Stadium. The 67-year-old then shouts an explicit remark to the forward before both of them laugh. "I remembered it," said Gordon, who moved from Newcastle United to Barcelona this summer. "It's just a bit of fun. "With all the heat and tension around the game, it was a bit of fun. "I'd just run the full-back down the line so it was a bit of a compliment from him. That's how I took it anyway." It was one of several funny moments from the match widely shared on social media including Harry Kane's post-match interview after losing his voice and England defender Jon Stones pretending he has been injured. Bellingham scored twice to put England 2-0 up against Mexico before Julian Quinones pulled a goal back for the World Cup co-hosts. Jarell Quansah was red-carded for England, who restored their two-goal advantage through a Harry Kane penalty. Raul Jimenez put away a Mexico spot-kick to make it 3-2 before England held on during a tense finale to secure a last-16 ties against Norway on Saturday, 11 July (22:00 BST). Aguirre, who has previously managed Atletico Madrid, Mallorca and Espanyol over a 31-year managerial career, has since left his post and been replaced by Rafael Marquez. "He seemed like a good guy, he was talking to me and Jude throughout the game," Gordon added. "There was a lot of tension in the game so to speak to me and Jude, I quite liked it." World Cup 2026 knockout path How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV Everything you need to know about the World Cup