Craig Gordon was probably still digesting his omission from Scotland’s Euro 2024 squad as the tournament got underway on Friday. The Hearts goalkeeper was left out of Steve Clarke’s final 26-man group for Germany, but those at Tynecastle Park are confident he will fight back fiercely from the disappointment. Even at the age of 41, Gordon is still pursuing personal and collective targets with Hearts.
He will set a new European appearance record if he plays one more continental match next season, and is also keen to lift another trophy with the club before retiring. He won the 2006 Scottish Cup during his first spell in Gorgie and would love an encore as a career swansong. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
Steven Naismith, the Hearts head coach, is aware that Gordon will be hurting at missing the European Championship. However, he backed the keeper to recover in trademark fashion after seeing his tenacity to overcome a double leg-break throughout last year. “It's really tough for him.
Steve mentioned in the media that it was a tough conversation,” said Naismith, speaking exclusively to the Edinburgh News . “Craigy has worked all year to try and get there. He had his moments and triggers wanting to do this, this and this when he got back.
The biggest one ultimately was to ge.
