Football News: England Triumph in Euro 2024 Penalty Shootout, Securing Semi-Final Berth
In a gripping encounter at the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, England’s penalty heroics secured their passage to the semi-finals after beating Switzerland in a shootout on Saturday. The match, aired live on talkSPORT, saw the Three Lions convert all five spot-kicks to set up a tantalizing semi-final clash against the Netherlands.
The standout moment of the penalty drama came from Brentford’s Ivan Toney, whose sublime effort captivated the attention of fans and teammates alike. Toney’s unorthodox approach, never breaking eye contact with Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer, resulted in an expertly placed penalty that left the shot-stopper helpless.
“It is crazy how he never looks at the ball and generates the power that he needs to score,” Manchester City’s Phil Foden, who was substituted before the shootout, told talkSPORT. “I just find it unbelievable how he does that.”
While Toney’s penalty was the talk of the town, the remaining four England players – Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, and Trent Alexander-Arnold – also stepped up and delivered, ensuring the Three Lions’ safe passage to the semi-finals.
Foden, despite not being on the pitch for the shootout, insisted he would have taken a penalty had he been asked. “I would have taken one if I was still on the pitch, but I think there are players who take them regularly for their clubs,” the young midfielder explained.
The victory sets up a mouthwatering semi-final clash between England and the Netherlands, which will be broadcast live on talkSPORT, as the Three Lions continue their pursuit of Euro 2024 glory.
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