Jadon Sancho insists he is unfazed by Manchester United speculation

He was constantly linked with the red half of Manchester over the summer transfer window but ultimately a move did not transpire.

But the 20-year-old does not believe the persistent rumours over his future have led to his slow start to the current campaign.

"No, I don't think so," he replied, when asked if transfer talk has had an impact.

"Every player has a little dip in their career and I feel like I'm going through that at the moment.

"It is just how I am bouncing back and I'm just happy to have managers who have faith in me and keep starting me.

"I'm just happy to be starting for England. Every time I play I try to do my best, luckily enough I got the goal and I'm happy to help the team once again."

Sancho also said he does not feel burdened by a weight of exterior expectations after he burst onto the international scene.

"I just expect a lot from myself personally," he told ITV.

"So when I play I always try to assist and score and always help the team. A couple of games ago I hadn't been scoring or assisting but yesterday I knew I had a chance."

Sancho was joined in the England squad by Dortmund team-mate Jude Bellingham, who became the third-youngest player to make his Three Lions debut as he came on during the second half against Ireland.

"He deserves it," Sancho said of the 17-year-old midfielder.

"At Dortmund he gives 110 per cent, his performances are world class. I'm happy for him and I'm sure his family will be very proud of him."