'I know I'm not a diver, videos prove that': England Under 21s hero Anthony Gordon fires back at critics who claim he goes to ground too easily for Everton and instead insists he is 'getting kicked quite a lot' in the Premier League

Everton winger Anthony Gordon has hit back at critics who have labelled him a diver.

Gordon, who this week was instrumental in England’s Under 21s securing qualification for next summer’s European Championship, was a shining light at Goodison Park last season.

But some TV pundits, including former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, have suggested the 21-year-old is building a reputation for going down too easily.

Everton boss Frank Lampard has fiercely defended Gordon and the player cannot understand the criticism, particularly after April’s Merseyside derby when he was denied a penalty.