🏴 England just rewrote their penalty shootout saga! Three years after heartbreak in the Euro 2020 final, the Three Lions roared back with a flawless 5-3 shootout win against Switzerland to secure a spot in the #Euro2024 semifinals. ⚽️
Trent Alexander-Arnold fired the winning penalty into the top corner, capping off a nerve-wracking 1-1 draw in Düsseldorf. 💥 \"Whatever it takes, we win,\" he told the BBC, summing up England’s gritty resolve. Manager Gareth Southgate praised the squad’s resilience, calling it a \"big moment\" for players like Bukayo Saka, who redeemed himself with a crucial goal after facing online abuse in 2021. 🦁❤️
Young stars Cole Palmer (22), Jude Bellingham (21), and Ivan Toney—fresh off an eight-month betting ban—also nailed their penalties. Jordan Pickford became an instant hero with a game-changing save on Switzerland’s first kick. 🧤
England now face the Netherlands on Wednesday for a shot at the final. Meanwhile, Switzerland’s curse continues—they’ve crashed out of back-to-back Euros in quarterfinal shootouts. 😢
From redemption arcs to Gen-Z stars stepping up, this match had it all. Can Southgate’s squad finally bring football home? Stay tuned! 🏆
