Tino Livramento in action for England U21s against Spain

Tino Livramento has refused to shy away from comparisons with Gareth Bale after lighting up the U21 Euros in Slovakia.

Already compared to the Welsh wizard by Theo Walcott this summer, Livramento is a leading contender for player of the tournament at the Euros after helping the Young Lions reach the semi-finals with victory over Spain on Saturday.

Livramento was at the heart of a 22-man brawl at the final whistle, having produced another accomplished performance for Lee Carsley's men.

His form over the last 12 months has seen the player linked with a move to Manchester City, although there hasn't been a bid yet for the player - with talk of a paltry £45million valuation on his head.

Livramento, however, revealed last week that he felt at ease about his future at Newcastle United after transfer chats with Eddie Howe.

And he is keen to keep improving his game, particularly in the final third in an attacking sense.

When asked about bringing more offensive explosiveness to his game next season at Newcastle, with Bale used...