The Three Lions of England have advanced to the semifinal of the European Championship after beating Switzerland on penalties on Saturday night.
Both sides had played a 1-1 draw after extra time, with Bukayo Saka scoring an 80th-minute equaliser for England after Breel Embolo opened scoring for the Swiss.
In the shootout, Manuel Akanji failed to convert the first kick for Switzerland, while Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the winning penalty as England scaled 5-3.
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“It is what we have practiced. When the gaffer said I was taking one, I enjoy it and I practice it – I knew I had to just execute it. All five penalties from us were great,” said Alexander-Arnold
England will now face Netherlands or Turkey – who play each other later tonight in another quarter-final clash – in the semi-final on Wednesday as Dortmund.
England, France, and Spain are in the last four. Netherlands or Turkey to fill in the final spot.
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