Watford striker Troy Deeney says he can provide something different for England boss Gareth Southgate.

The 30-year-old has impressed Southgate with his performances this season, but he has stated that he wants to give younger players an opportunity to gain experience at international level.

Asked what he could bring, Deeney said: "The clear thing is a target man. Whenever I've watched England you've had your Andy Carrolls, Peter Crouchs, Teddy Sheringhams. You've had that different style of striker.

"At the moment I think we're going very much in the same mould, and if Kane is not available we'll go with someone with a similar type of build, who will run in behind and get you more chances.

"I just think I offer a different dimension. And it's being a cheerleader when you're not playing. Are you going to offer different things in terms of mentality? I think that's what separates me from a lot of people, mentality and leadership."

And while Deeney said he respected Southgate's explanation, the former Walsall man won't give up on his dream.

"I respected [Southgate's stance], and I'm glad my name has been brought into the conversation.

"I respect his decision because at least he has come out and said this is what I want, this is what I want to do, and any player has to say: 'Fair play.' He got to the semi-final of a World Cup, so it's not as if he's doing a bad job at the minute.

"I've just got to keep scoring, keep delivering performances so that this debate keeps rumbling on, so at some point he might say: 'Let's try him in this friendly and see how it goes."