The England keeper set to face his dad at a World Cup

What the report says

BBC Sport reports that England powerchair football goalkeeper Chris Gordon is preparing for a World Cup match against Argentina that carries a family twist: his father, Colin Gordon, is coaching the host nation. The pair have worked together in the past, including at West Brom and with England, but this meeting in Buenos Aires will put them on opposite sides as England open their tournament.

Chris Gordon said the game has added significance because he is playing at his fourth Powerchair Football World Cup, while his father previously guided England to the 2023 final. Colin Gordon is a former professional striker who played for clubs including Birmingham City, Fulham and Leicester City before later becoming a football agent and coach. BBC Sport says the showdown is scheduled for Sunday, with the competition beginning on Saturday and running until 23 October.

The article also gives context on powerchair football, a four-a-side disability sport played in specialised powered wheelchairs. Teams use adapted chairs with front bumpers to move, pass and shoot a larger ball on a basketball court. England are described as one of the favourites alongside France and the United States, and the squad blends experience and youth, including captain Jon Bolding and 17-year-old Dan McLellan.

Head coach Adam McEvoy said England hope to build on their recent progress and go deeper into the tournament. For the players, the World Cup is also a chance to try to end England’s wait for a senior world title in the sport.