England used dread penalty shootouts. Now they embrace them

England coach Gareth Southgate, who has his own special chapter in the country’s spot-kick heartache, has worked hard behind the scenes to change the psyche around the shootout in his eight years in charge of the national team.

England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after his side’s victory in the UEFA Euro 2024, quarter-final match.

Penalty shootouts used to strike fear into the hearts of England’s soccer players and their fans.

Maybe not anymore.