July 8th 2024.
When Phil Foden was taken off the field just before the penalty shootout during the Euro 2024 match against Switzerland, he had mixed feelings. While he wished he could have taken a penalty, he also acknowledged that there were better penalty-takers on the England team. Despite their struggles to find their rhythm in the tournament, England managed to secure a spot in the semi-finals after a tense penalty shootout, with players like Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, and Trent Alexander-Arnold all converting their shots and Jordan Pickford making a crucial save.
After the game, Alexander-Arnold was seen telling his friends that one of their teammates did not want to take a penalty. Although he did not reveal who it was, fans speculated that it could have been Foden due to his substitution for Alexander-Arnold in extra time. However, Foden, who had previously scored a penalty in the Champions League, clarified that he would have taken one if needed, but understood why other players were chosen.
Foden explained to talkSPORT that Gareth Southgate had selected the best penalty-takers for the shootout, and he was glad that it worked in their favor. He also emphasized the importance of confidence in taking penalties and expressed his nerves while watching from the sidelines. Luckily, the team's hard work in training paid off, and the players taking the shots looked confident and never missed.
Next up for England is a semi-final clash with the Netherlands, who have improved after a rough start to the tournament. Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton predicts a close game between the two teams, with England relying on individual brilliance rather than a specific game plan. He also believes that England has a favorable path to the final, but this will be their toughest match yet.
Despite the challenges, Foden and his teammates are determined to reach their second consecutive Euro final, after losing to Italy in 2021. The young midfielder is confident in their abilities and fully supports his team's chances. Whether they win or lose, one thing is for sure – it will be a thrilling and nail-biting match in Dortmund.
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