New Delhi [India] England striker Anthony Gordon has made a case to start in the 'Three Lions' XI in the round of 16 of Euro 2024, calling himself a "nightmare" for the opposition .
Gordon had arguably had a great season with Newcastle United, as the 23-year-old racked up 11 goals and registered 10 assists in 35 Premier League appearances.
The dynamic winger came on as a substitute in England's 0-0 draw in their final Euro 2024 group stage match against Slovenia.
After his explosive cameo, some sections of the fans backed Gordon to start their last-16 clash against Slovakia on Sunday.
"My main strengths are that I'm direct and fast. So I know I'm a nightmare for anyone I play against. Every time I get the ball, I try to make something happen," Gordon said at a news conference. , cited by Sky Sports.
"I'm not a very confident player, I always go for it and try to put people on the defensive. With the players we have like H [Harry Kane] who like to go deep, I think I add a different element to the team" , he added.
Gordon was asked if he could come forward and appear for England in their match against Slovakia. He admitted that the selection is out of his control and he will be ready when the coach calls him.
"It's out of my control. I can only control what I can control. And that is to give my best every day and cause as much trouble for him [England manager Gareth Southgate] in terms of selections as possible. When or if I will be needed, I will be more than prepared," he said.
"I will always be ready. I will control what I do, that's what I can do every day. And I try to push the guys who are playing the best I can when I train. When I come in, I try to stay and not go out, I play to play the next game, that's my mentality," he added.
England will play their knockout match against Slovakia on Saturday at the Veltins Arena in Germany.
Gordon had arguably had a great season with Newcastle United, as the 23-year-old racked up 11 goals and registered 10 assists in 35 Premier League appearances.
The dynamic winger came on as a substitute in England's 0-0 draw in their final Euro 2024 group stage match against Slovenia.
After his explosive cameo, some sections of the fans backed Gordon to start their last-16 clash against Slovakia on Sunday.
"My main strengths are that I'm direct and fast. So I know I'm a nightmare for anyone I play against. Every time I get the ball, I try to make something happen," Gordon said at a news conference. , cited by Sky Sports.
"I'm not a very confident player, I always go for it and try to put people on the defensive. With the players we have like H [Harry Kane] who like to go deep, I think I add a different element to the team" , he added.
Gordon was asked if he could come forward and appear for England in their match against Slovakia. He admitted that the selection is out of his control and he will be ready when the coach calls him.
"It's out of my control. I can only control what I can control. And that is to give my best every day and cause as much trouble for him [England manager Gareth Southgate] in terms of selections as possible. When or if I will be needed, I will be more than prepared," he said.
"I will always be ready. I will control what I do, that's what I can do every day. And I try to push the guys who are playing the best I can when I train. When I come in, I try to stay and not go out, I play to play the next game, that's my mentality," he added.
England will play their knockout match against Slovakia on Saturday at the Veltins Arena in Germany.
