Perfect pens
For simply the second time in their 10th shootout at a serious event (World Cup/Euros), England scored each single one among their penalties in the shootout (5/5).
The Three Lions final did so towards Spain at EURO 96 (4/4).
Unphased from the spot!
Bottled it!
England bottled it in the shootout…
Because Jordan Pickford’s water bottle had all the directions for every Switzerland penalty taker!
If you look shut sufficient, you may see his recommendation for Manuel Akanji’s spot-kick…
“Manuel Akanji – Dive left”
And how did he save Akanji’s penalty – by diving to his left!
Saka’s redemption
What an evening for Bukayo Saka!
He missed a pivotal penalty at Euro 2020 however he is stepped as much as rating from the spot after saving England in regular time.
Speaking to the BBC, Saka mentioned: “I’m going to place it up there [as one of his best nights in footblal], particular.
“How we fought again and to go to penalties. Last time we took at penalty shootout at the Euros we all know what occurred. I believed.
“I felt like we dominated the whole game and the chance would come and I took it – I am proud of myself for that.”
Words from the winner
Winning penalty scorer Trent Alexander-Arnold has been talking to the BBC post-match.
He mentioned: “Incredible, these are the targets that we set for ourselves.
“Difficult opponent going behind and the group confirmed a number of character, perception, coronary heart and spirit on the market.
“We knew it was going to be tight. Whatever it takes and no matter what we win – that is all that matters to us.”
“It is what we have practiced,” he continued. “When the gaffer mentioned I used to be taking one, I take pleasure in it and I follow it – I knew I needed to simply execute it.
“All 5 penalties from us have been nice.”
History makers
England have reached the UEFA EURO semi-finals in consecutive tournaments for the first time.
Since the group stage was launched in 1980, the Three Lions had solely acquired to that stage as soon as earlier than the appointment of Gareth Southgate.
Knockout stage specialists!
Celebrating into the night time
The England gamers have been bouncing together with the followers!
These celebrations will probably be going lengthy into the night time!
Look at Gareth Southgate conducting at the entrance!
