Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the decisive penalty to secure England's place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, expressing immense pride in his teammates
Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the decisive penalty to secure England’s place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, expressing immense pride in his teammates after the game.
Initially, the Liverpool star started on the bench, but Gareth Southgate brought him on with five minutes left, anticipating a potential penalty shootout. This strategy proved effective as Alexander-Arnold stepped up for the final spot-kick after his teammates had successfully converted theirs.
Under immense pressure, the 25-year-old calmly sent Yann Sommer the wrong way, ensuring England’s advancement to the last four. His pride in the team’s performance was evident in his post-match interview with the BBC.
“Incredible. These are the goals and aims we set for ourselves,” Alexander-Arnold remarked. “Difficult opponents again, going behind, the team showed a lot of character, a lot of belief, a lot of heart. We knew it was going to be tight; we knew we were never going to run away with the game, although that would have been nice. Whatever it takes, no matter what, we win, and that is all that matters to us.”
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