Trent Alexander-Arnold, a Liverpool defender, has assured manager Gareth Southgate that he is ready to step up anytime needed. The 25-year-old began Euro 2024 as a crucial component of the starting lineup and was given the No.8 shirt in a new midfield position.
However, he has had to settle for a spot on the bench for the knockout stages.
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And he stepped up to score the game-winning penalty kick, sending the Three Lions into the semifinals.
“This is what we’ve practiced. When the gaffer told me I was taking one, I knew I had to just go for it since I enjoy it and practise it. “All five penalties from us were great.”
He continued, “Incredible, these are the goals we set for ourselves. The team demonstrated a lot of character, belief, heart, and spirit against a difficult opponent.
“We knew things were going to be tight. Whatever it takes, no matter what we achieve, that is all that counts to us.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold converted the winning penalty.
Bukayo Saka, the man of the match, was overjoyed after burying the nightmares of missing from 12 yards in the Euro 2020 final.
He said, “I’ll put it up there, special. How we rallied back and went to penalties. We know what happened in the last penalty shootout at the Euros. I believed. I felt like we dominated the entire game, and when the opportunity presented itself, I took advantage of it; I am pleased of myself for doing so.
