Wednesday 6 July 2016 06:44, UK
Wales striker Hal Robson-Kanu has told Portugal defender Pepe to get used to looking at the number on the back of his shirt when he faces them in their Euro 2016 semi-final on Wednesday.
Robson-Kanu scored a stunning individual goal in the 3-1 quarter-final victory over Belgium and he now has Gareth Bale's Real Madrid team-mate Pepe in his sights ahead of the game in Lyon.
Pepe is a doubt for the clash due to a thigh injury but if he does take to the pitch, 27-year-old Robson-Kanu is up for the challenge.
"I don't know how much he will be looking forward to playing against me," said Robson-Kanu.
"I'm sure it will be a feisty encounter, but my job will be to occupy him and to affect the game in that way.
"He is a world-class player. He knows what he is doing, but it holds no fear and I am relishing the game.
"Portugal hold a bit of a high line and there will probably be a lot more space in behind.
"He will hopefully be seeing the back of my number a fair few times, chasing after me.
"On the pitch, he does what he feels is necessary, but we will be more than comfortable to do what is necessary as well."
Robson-Kanu's personal story at the tournament mirrors the adventure undertaken by Wales over the past month.
The 27-year-old came into the tournament with injury concerns after damaging his Achilles and without a club after choosing to end his 12-year stay at Reading and become a free agent.
Unlike England striker Jamie Vardy, who signed a new Leicester contract at the Euros after receiving an offer from Arsenal, Robson-Kanu decided to wait until the end of the tournament to sort out his future.
"It is easy to get clouded and lose focus on what is really important," said Robson-Kanu, who also scored the winner in Wales' opening 2-1 victory over Slovakia.
He will hopefully be seeing the back of my number a fair few times chasing after me.
"What really is important here is doing what is required on the pitch, and I think that has shown in my performances throughout the tournament.
"Before the tournament, there were offers on the table and I knew where I could potentially be going but I made a decision to wait and I have stuck by that.
"I have haven't hidden my desire to play in the Premier League again, but I am aware there is interest across Europe and globally as well.
"I want to go somewhere which is progressive and has a level of success, somewhere where I can be successful."
