Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed he did not want to take a penalty against Switzerland but was compelled by Gareth Southgate to do so.

The Euro 2024 quarter-final match between England and Switzerland concluded with a thrilling penalty shootout victory for the Three Lions, with a final score of 5-3 on the early morning of July 7th (Vietnam time).

The penalty shootout was tense, ultimately decided by England’s fifth penalty, taken by defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Arnold stepped up and delivered a cold-blooded, unstoppable shot, sending the Three Lions into the semi-finals. Surprisingly, the Liverpool star confessed that he did not want to take the penalty, but Gareth Southgate insisted he take the decisive kick.

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Arnold’s confession was caught on camera as he spoke to two of his teammates after successfully converting the crucial penalty.

“I didn’t want to take any shot, but ‘he’ made me do it,” Arnold admitted.

In this shootout, four other England players scored successfully: Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Ivan Toney.

At Euro 2024, Gareth Southgate entrusted Arnold with the central midfield position in the first two group stage matches. However, Arnold’s performance was underwhelming, and he faced criticism from fans and experts, which likely affected his mindset.

Despite this, the versatile player emphasized that he only cared about the team’s success when interviewed by the BBC after the match against Switzerland. “It’s unbelievable,” he exclaimed. “These are the goals we set for ourselves.”

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“The team showed tremendous character, belief, heart, and spirit. We dug deep when it mattered most. We knew we would never give up, no matter how long it took or what it took. Winning is all that matters to us.”

With these words, Alexander-Arnold encapsulated the determination and resilience of the England squad as they continue their journey in Euro 2024.