Harry Kane seemed upbeat despite a concern over an injury.
With their spouses and girlfriends watching from the stands, English players celebrated their thrilling victory over Switzerland through a penalty shootout.
The Three Lions advanced to the Euro 2024 semifinals following an incredible 5-3 triumph on penalties following a 1-1 draw with Switzerland.
Bukayo Saka scored the equaliser and celebrated with his partner Tolami Benson
Conor Gallagher had a kiss with his partner Aine May Kennedy in the standsCredit: PA
Harry Kane celebrated with his wife Katie and daughter after England’s win over Switzerland
Kyle Walker met with his wife Annie Kilner after England won on penalties
England star Ollie Watkins was all smiles after full-time with partner Ellie Anderson
Jarrod Bowen hung out with girlfriend Dani Dyer after full-time.
Breel Embolo’s first goal was cancelled out by Bukayo Saka’s rocket with 10 minutes remaining, forcing the game to go to the dreaded spot kicks.
However, things could not have gone better for England, who triumphed in just their third penalty shootout history thanks to goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Ivan Toney, and Saka.
With a little assistance from his magical water bottle, Jordan Pickford’s save of Manuel Akanji was also sufficient to put Gareth Southgate’s team into a semi-final matchup with Holland the following Wednesday.Three Lions heroes took advantage of the opportunity to celebrate with their loved ones in the Dusseldorf Arena stands as drinks flew in the air in pubs and bars around England.
Hero Saka hugged Tolami Benson, his partner.While captain Harry Kane relished a moment with wife Katie and their daughter, having to be carried off during extra time due to an accident in his own dugout.For the match, Kyle Walker—who was moved to the right side of a back three—was seen speaking with his wife, Annie Kilner.
While Jarrod Bowen was an unutilized substitute, he also dated Dani Dyer, the daughter of well-known actor Danny Dyer, from Love Island.Another famous person who was not allowed on the pitch, Conor Gallagher, was also spotted cuddling up to his girlfriend Aine May Kennedy.
Ollie Watkins relaxed with Ellie Anderson, his girlfriend.Saka, 22, put the painful miss he made in the team’s final loss to Italy at Euro 2020 behind him as he calmly blasted past Yann Sommer in the shootout.It was a flawless set of pennies, as all five of England’s takers converted, and they went on to win 5-3, their only shootout victory ever.Saka said, “It’s something I embrace,” when asked about banishing his demons. What made our fight back unique was how we did it. We are all aware of what transpired the last time we went to penalties.”
You can make a mistake once, but you can choose to not put yourself in that situation again. As a guy, I will place myself in that circumstance. I had confidence in myself.It was incredibly tough to recover from something like that, but I made use of it to strengthen me.
“We are aware that there are two more games left before we can alter the course of history and transform our own lives. We’re concentrating a lot on that.”Hopefully, we can win in ninety minutes in the next game. However, we’ll do whatever it takes to achieve this.On Wednesday at Signal Iduna Park, England will play the Netherlands for a spot in the championship game.
Bukayo Saka scored the equaliser and celebrated with his partner Tolami Benson
Conor Gallagher had a kiss with his partner Aine May Kennedy in the standsCredit: PA
Harry Kane celebrated with his wife Katie and daughter after England’s win over Switzerland
Kyle Walker met with his wife Annie Kilner after England won on penalties
England star Ollie Watkins was all smiles after full-time with partner Ellie Anderson
Jarrod Bowen hung out with girlfriend Dani Dyer after full-time.