Elliot Anderson is almost certain to make Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad, according to major media reports. The 23-year-old was one of England's 11 'untouchables' given last week off to recharge, multiple reports indicate. Anderson hopes he is a regular starter for England but acknowledges there are many good players. He has formed a strong partnership with Declan Rice for England, according to multiple reports. Whether Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Anderson's place in the final World Cup squad remains unknown.
Anderson has played 3,427 minutes for his club this season, major media reports. Only Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers have played more minutes for their clubs among England players than Elliot Anderson, according to the same sources. The midfielder is 23 years old, multiple reports confirm.
He was an amazing player and such an important part of that World Cup. If I can get anywhere near that level I’d be happy.
Transfer speculation surrounds Anderson, who was sold by Newcastle to meet Profit and Sustainability Rules, according to multiple reports. He is attracting interest from Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, and other top clubs, multiple reports indicate. Anderson is keeping his attention firmly fixed on his performances amid transfer speculation, major media reports. The exact terms or offers from interested clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, or Arsenal are not publicly known. Which club is most likely to sign Anderson if he leaves Nottingham Forest this summer remains uncertain.
Anderson has six caps for England, major media reports. He made his England debut in September 2023, according to the same source. His only focus is on England and the World Cup, Anderson said.
His nephew used to play in the same team as me at Wallsend so whenever he played he used to come and watch. And then we both joined the Academy. I was just a kid so don’t really remember what he said.
Anderson grew up in Newcastle's academy with Paul Gascoigne's nephew Cameron, major media reports. Anderson is inspired by Paul Gascoigne, he said.
Anderson went to Marbella for a break and feels fresh, he said. He is ready for the challenge of going from a relegation battle with Forest to the World Cup, Anderson said. How Nottingham Forest's potential relegation battle might affect Anderson's transfer or World Cup prospects is unclear.
I went away and got a bit of sun in Marbella and spent three or four days there. It was good.
Anderson believes moving from Newcastle was a big step that turned out well, he said. He is focusing on his football and performing for Nottingham Forest, Anderson confirmed.
Vitor Pereira says Elliot Anderson is a top player with spirit, according to major media reports. Whether Elliot Anderson will actually be sold by Nottingham Forest this summer is unknown.
Yes, I have played a lot. The gaffer spoke to us beforehand and said we’ve played a lot of games and minutes, so he wanted to give us a little bit of rest. It was good, I feel fresh.
Yeah, it gives me good confidence. But you’re definitely never guaranteed to be called up. But hopefully if I keep going and keep doing what I’m do
I'm just focusing on my football at the moment and performing and trying to give everything for Nottingham Forest, really.
So that's all that's on my mind.
It's been a big two years. I think I've done pretty well, to be honest, in the time I've been here, on and off the pitch.
I think I've matured as a person as well. Thanks to the club, really, for giving me that platform, going out there and playing and letting me do my stuff.
Obviously in players' careers, you never know where you're going to be. Moving from your hometown is a big step in your career.
And it was definitely something that I needed to do and it has turned out really well. So I was happy I made that step.
I hope so. There's just so many good players in the England team.
Obviously, I've played this year, but I'm also needing to perform in the Premier League, in the Europa League, to keep the spot.
Obviously we’ve got the World Cup this summer so all my eyes are on that. Playing for England, I’ve got the badge on now so that’s all I’m thinking about at the moment.
Yeah, definitely.
But ultimately all the games are the same, I’m just going on the pitch and trying to give my best and fight for whatever strip I’ve got on. That’s all I’m doing.