Anthony Gordon says “it means everything” to be the first Newcastle player to score in three consecutive Champions League games but insists his “ambition doesn’t stop there.”

The forward scored the opening goal at St James’ Park on Tuesday as Newcastle beat Benfica 3-0 to climb to seventh in the Champions League table.

“Because we had so many chances, we had to put one away to calm the nerves,” Gordon told TNT Sports. “I was glad to see it go in.

“I knew [Jacob Murphy] was going to play that ball every time. That goal is all about him.”

On Nick Pope, who provided the assist for Harvey Barnes: “We all love Pope. He is one of the most popular people in the dressing room.

“He is a top guy and a top keeper. He has kept us in so many game already this season and some of the saves he made were incredible.”