Former Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen says he's ready for Iceland's Euros knockout game against England.

The 37-year-old, who has managed just six minutes of action in France after coming off the bench in the latter stages of the Group F draw with Hungary, was a fans' favourite in the Premier League, excelling at Chelsea and Bolton.

"To be facing England, for us, I think it's fair to say it is a little bit special because English football has had a huge influence on Icelandic football and from when we grew up, and for generations, everyone in Iceland has supported a team in English football, so we feel a big connection to England in footballing terms," he said.

"But I think the excitement lies more in the fact that we're in the last 16 rather than who we are facing."