Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon is delighted with a first call to the England squad.

Gordon was also being courted by Scotland.

But he said: "It was never a thought for me - that's no disrespect to Scotland at all.

"I've been tunnel vision on playing for England since I was five, six years old and nothing could ever shake that off. I would never forgive myself if I didn't get to this point.

"It's been a dream I've had since I was so young and nothing else has ever entered my mind."

Gordon added, "I don't think I have ever been as consistent in my career so far.

"If you aren't doing that, you aren't going to get into this team. I'm quite thankful for that as I get to show a great account of myself now.

"Maybe if I'd come in earlier it would have been a bit too early. It's all in good time.

"From the outside trying to break into it, you know you have to be really consistent and on your best form to even get near the squad because of the level that's around me in my positions.

"I've been able to do that this year. Now I'm just relishing it and I get to train and stuff, and the standard is so high and I'm learning from the best players in the country."