Anxiety affects but practice makes perfect – the psychology of penalty shootouts

England have a notoriously poor record in penalty shootouts (Owen Humphreys/PA)

England may have won their last two penalty shootouts but the thought of being involved in another at Euro 2020 could still be enough to keep many fans awake at night.

The Three Lions’ record in games decided by spot-kicks remains notoriously poor and many might fear the worst if Tuesday’s last-16 clash with Germany remains deadlocked after 120 minutes.