England manager Gareth Southgate has implemented a ban on his players discussing penalties to safeguard their shootout strategies during Euro 2024.
The Three Lions advanced to the tournament’s semi-finals following a shootout victory over Switzerland, with all five takers successfully converting their kicks and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford making a crucial save against Manuel Akanji.
Southgate has employed various methods to enhance England’s penalty record, including utilizing a psychologist, analysts, and rigorous practice sessions. Additionally, he has prohibited players such as Jordan Pickford, Marc Guehi, and Ezri Konsa from addressing questions related to penalties during this competition, aiming to prevent excessive fixation on the topic.