Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon takes a selfie with the Play Station player of the match trophy(Image: UEFA via Getty Images)

Anthony Gordon's stunning second-half display in Newcastle United's Champions League victory over Benfica is the talk of Europe today.

The England winger scored the opening goal and then set up Harvey Barnes for the third on a night when Eddie Howe's side underlined their credentials to the watching world.

Gordon was a threat throughout, but really stepped up his performance in the second period, linking up well with Nick Woltemade and creating havoc in the Benfica defence.

It prompted visiting manager Jose Mourinho to make a beeline for the United star at the final whistle, with his performance earning plaudits from many pundits.

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Gordon was voted man of the match, collecting his award as he came off the pitch, and proudly posted the resulting picture on social media.

The post received many congratulatory comments from team-mates and fans alike, but one stood out in particular.

Former Chelsea and England defender John Terry was...