Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed that one of his England teammates hesitated to take a penalty during their win over Switzerland. After the teams were locked in a 1-1 draw, England triumphed in the shoot-out, making all five penalties thanks to Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, and Alexander-Arnold. They now advance to the semi-finals against the Netherlands.
Alexander-Arnold, who sealed the victory with the final penalty, let slip about a teammate’s hesitation in a conversation with family and friends post-match. Saka, reflecting on his own journey, emphasized overcoming past failures, particularly the abuse he and others faced after Euro 2020. His resilience has seen him thrive, with him converting 10 out of 11 penalties for Arsenal since then.
Saka’s determination and the squad’s overall confidence in their penalty-taking skills played a key role in their success. Despite the pressures of the tournament, Saka focused on the present, helping England secure their place in the next round. Now, the team sets its sights on making history, preparing for the challenges ahead in the semi-finals.
