Gordon eager to contribute after EURO 2024 bow
MATCH REPORT: England 0-0 Slovenia
Anthony Gordon is eager to keep contributing after making his major tournament debut in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Slovenia at EURO 2024.
That result ensured the Three Lions topped Group C and will play their last-16 game in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.
Gordon stressed that the team can play better as the tournament progresses but is keen that they remain calm.
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He said: "I felt like I made an impact when I came on. I tried to get at people, be direct and cause problems in the few minutes I got and I'll always try to do that. I want to play. I think every player does and it's difficult because we've got so many good players. Watching from the sidelines is hard because you feel like you can make an impact.
"We wanted to make a statement and I still think we can do better. We've topped the group and we're through but we still need to improve. We've got such good players, training's so good every day, we do everything right and then it's not quite clicking on the pitch. Hopefully in the coming games it will."
Gordon reserved special praise for the England fans, who were in fine voice throughout the match, and hopes they can be rewarded in the knockout stages.
He said: "I was saying to a couple of lads on the bench that the fans have been so impressive. They didn't stop. We're not creating that many chances and we need them to stick with us. Winning is the most important thing.
"The dressing room is focused. We know where we are, we've been short of where we should be, and the focus is really good on what we need to do. We're saying it straight and that's how it should be.
"We've all played on big stages for a while so I don't think it's nerves. We're controlling games, we keep the ball well, but we're maybe missing that directness and going for teams."