July 7th 2024.
Ivan Toney's no-look penalty in the England-Switzerland match was a jaw-dropping moment that left fans in awe. Even his teammate, Bukayo Saka, couldn't believe what he had just witnessed. Toney's incredible technique helped secure England's victory in the tense Euro 2024 shootout against Switzerland. The Three Lions will now face Netherlands in the semi-final after coming from behind to keep their European Championship dream alive.
Saka, who scored a crucial goal to force the match into extra time, was full of admiration for Toney's penalty. He revealed, "We see him practicing it in training and it's just crazy how he does the same thing in the match. We're all in awe of him. I don't know how he manages to keep eye contact with the goalkeeper without looking at the ball."
Luke Shaw, who made a comeback from injury as a late substitute, was also amazed by Toney's penalty. He said, "I couldn't believe it to be honest. There's one replay where you can just see his face and it's insane. I saw it this morning and it's still crazy."
But for Toney, this is not a new or surprising feat. He has built a reputation as one of the most reliable penalty takers in the Premier League since his goalscoring exploits for Brentford three years ago. In a 2022 interview, he shared his mindset before taking a penalty, saying, "To be honest, I don't really know where I'm going to hit the ball. I just focus on hitting it and not getting distracted by the goalkeeper or my teammates trying to get in my head. I just walk away, compose myself, and imagine I'm on the beach with a cocktail. Then I put it in the back of the goal."
When asked how he manages to score without looking at the ball, Toney simply replied, "The ball doesn't move." His simplicity and composure on the spot have made him a feared opponent for any goalkeeper. And as England continue their Euro 2024 journey, they can count on Toney's no-look penalty to be a crucial weapon in their arsenal.
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