Spot-kick stats show no evidence to support a change of taker for England

Harry Kane missed the second of two penalties against France on Saturday night.
Harry Kane reacts after missing his crucial second penalty against France (Adam Davy/PA)

Harry Kane reacts after missing his crucial second penalty against France (Adam Davy/PA)

Harry Kane’s missed second penalty proved costly on Saturday – but past England spot-kick statistics show no evidence to support a change of taker.

It is the fourth time Kane has taken two penalties in the same England game and his first miss in those matches, while on the two occasions England have switched mid-match the second taker has missed.

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