RASHFORD: GOING TO PENALTIES HOLDS NO FEARS FOR ANY OF US

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 Monday, June 28, 2021 - 10:39

GERMANY have been warned the old rules do not apply, with England’s players convinced they have ended the nation’s penalty jinx.
Tuesday’s last-16 tie evokes memories of classic battles between the rivals — including the agony of shootout defeats at Italia 90 and Euro 96.


But Gareth Southgate, who missed a crucial spot-kick against the Germans 25 years ago, has worked hard on improving his players’ mentality in those pressure moments. And victory against Colombia on penalties in the last World Cup was evidence of England finally shaking off that hoodoo.
The Three Lions also lost shootouts to Portugal in Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup.
Marcus Rashford reflects the confidence in a new generation of players, insisting he would not hesitate to step up against Germany.

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