'I know people don't like playing against me'

Newcastle's Anthony Gordon says he knows he is a "nightmare" to play against.

The 23-year-old winger was brought on as a late substitute in England's final group game against Slovenia on Tuesday - his first taste of major tournament football.

Gordon was able to impact play when he came on, providing width and pace to the left side of the Three Lions' attack, but afterwards said he was "frustrated" with his lack of involvement so far in Germany.

"My strengths are I'm direct, I'm quick," he said.

"I'm a nightmare for anyone I play against. I'm positive when I get the ball. I'm always trying to make something happen.

"I'm not a very safe player, I'm always going for it and I'm always trying to put people on the back foot. With the other players we have, I think I add a different element to the team.

"If and when I'm called upon, I will be ready."

After lacklustre displays from Gareth Southgate's side so far, many fans and pundits have been calling for the former Everton player to start Sunday's last-16 tie against Slovakia.

"It brings a lot of unpredictably [how I play]. I win a lot of fouls and it can put teams on the back foot and that is just the way I play football," added Gordon.

"That works for me and that is the way I feel best playing. I know how hard I am to play against. I can feel it. I know people don't like playing against me so it has worked for me and I'm going to carry on doing it."