Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the decisive penalty as England triumphed over Switzerland 5-3 in a shootout, advancing to the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the decisive penalty as England triumphed over Switzerland 5-3 in a shootout, advancing to the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Despite showing improvement, England struggled and fell behind in the 75th minute to a Breel Embolo goal. Gareth Southgate responded with substitutions, bringing on Cole Palmer, Luke Shaw, and Eberechi Eze. Five minutes later, Bukayo Saka equalized with a stunning strike from outside the box.
The match remained level through extra time, leading to a penalty shootout. Historically, England had won just two of their previous nine shootouts but were flawless on this occasion. Cole Palmer, Ivan Toney, Bukayo Saka, and Jude Bellingham all converted their penalties, putting England in a strong position.
Manuel Akanji missed Switzerland’s first penalty, a miss that proved pivotal. Alexander-Arnold, brought specifically for the shootout, confidently stepped up and sent Yann Sommer the wrong way, securing England’s spot in the semi-finals and keeping their tournament hopes alive.
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