There is no peace in England, even when they win. When everyone thought that the fans, public, and media would be focused on supporting the team ahead of the clash against the Netherlands in the EURO 2024 semi-finals, which is of the utmost importance, people in England had other preoccupations.After the tense penalty shoot-out victory over Switzerland, Trent Alexander-Arnold, the scorer of the winning penalty, was recorded talking to his brothers in the stands. All of that wouldn’t have been a problem had the Liverpool player not referred to a teammate of his, stating that “he didn’t want to take one” (speaking of a penalty).Trent Alexander-Arnold on the penalties:🗣️ “He didn’t want to take one…” 👀😳Which England player is he referring to I wonder… any thoughts?! 🤔#THFC #COYS 🤍💙❤️🩹 #ENGSUIpic.twitter.com/eyWVZD5zJ9— Football Confidential 🌐 (@footballconfid1) July 7, 2024 Now, the whole public in the homeland is agitated, wanting to find out at all costs who the mysterious, gutless player is. Moreover, even the fans started mentioning the names, guessing the player, and sharing their theories publicly. Apart from TAA, Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Ivan Toney all scored in the penalty shoot-out, making it 5/5 for the first time at a major tournament for England.5/5: this is the first time England have scored all five of their penalties in a major tournament shootout.#ENGSUI | #Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/7caFsrmq1X— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) July 6, 2024 The Three Lions players who were on the pitch, but didn’t take a penalty were Kyle Walker, John Stones, Luke Shaw, Eberechi Eze, Declan Rice, and the goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Since the defenders and a goalie are unlikely to take penalties, Shaw was injured, and Eze only has a little international experience, the one everyone’s talking about could be the Arsenal midfielder.However, both the media and the fans in England point out other names and the players who were substituted shortly prior to penalties – Phil Foden and Harry Kane. And while Man City’s winger didn’t take many penalties in his career, the Three Lions captain was seen as a certain penalty taker.Better than all the rest: Kane and Bellingham are OK, but Pickford is a true heroThe controversial name will probably remain a secret at least until the end of the tournament, and a lot will depend on England’s result. If the national team fails to lift the trophy again, airing of the team’s dirty laundry can be expected. However, what the players need at the moment is peace, and the public in their homeland should do its best to provide it. Otherwise, in case of another failure, the answer to the question of responsibility and the infamous inquiry “Whose fault is it?” will be very obvious.EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP – 1/2 FINALSTuesday22.00: (2.70) Spain (3.05) France (3.15)Wednesay22.00: (3.15) Netherlands (3.10) England (2.60)***odds are subject to change***
