Despite hopes of breaking the curse with victories over Colombia and Switzerland in recent years, England suffered another heartbreaking defeat in the Euro 2020 final against Italy, further highlighting their struggles from 12 yards. With a lackluster performance in the group stage of Euro 2024, it seems inevitable that Gareth Southgate’s side may once again be forced to rely on penalties to progress in the tournament.
As the Three Lions prepare to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals, fans are bracing themselves for a potential shootout scenario, given the Swiss team’s recent history of games going down to penalties. With the pressure mounting, England will need their best penalty-takers to step up and deliver if the match comes down to a nerve-wracking shootout in Germany.
Stay tuned as GOAL reveals England’s top penalty specialists who could be called upon to keep the team’s hopes alive in their quest for Euro 2024 glory.