'I hope he loses in the game' - Gordon on facing Dubravka

Newcastle's Anthony Gordon is putting aside club friendships as England come up against Martin Dubravka's Slovakia on Sunday.

The Magpies team-mates could come face to face when their two nations meet in the last 16 of Euro 2024 in Germany.

Goalkeeper Dubravka has featured in all three of Slovakia's games so far, while Gordon had his first and only minutes in the Three Lions' draw with Slovenia.

Speaking at a pre-match news conference, the winger said: "Dubravka is a top guy. I've played with him for a year and a half now and he has been really important for Newcastle.

"A top guy and a top goalkeeper. I hope he loses in the game, but Slovakia are very organised and have threats on the counter, direct players and experienced players.

"It will be a very difficult game and we're preparing for that."

Dubravka, who is Newcastle's second-choice goalkeeper, became a key figure for the side last season when he had to step in for the injured Nick Pope - featuring 30 times.

Asked whether they spoke before heading off to the tournament about playing for their countries, Gordon said: "No, we didn't speak too much.

"We spoke about the tournament in general and excitement of it, but not too much about the individual teams."