England’s record on penalties following shootout win against Switzerland

Gareth Southgate’s side progressed to the semi-finals after scoring all of their spot-kicks in Dusseldorf.

Published Jul 6

England are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after seeing off Switzerland in a penalty shootout.

Jordan Pickford was the star as he saved Manuel Akanji’s penalty, with Trent Alexander-Arnold wrapping up a 5-3 triumph to spark bedlam in Dusseldorf after a 1-1 draw.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the Three Lions’ shootout record at previous major tournaments.

West Germany, 1990 World Cup

Bobby Robson’s side held eventual champions West Germany to a 1-1 draw in Turin, but could not match their opponents from 12 yards. All four Germans converted but Stuart Pearce saw his effort saved and Chris Waddle blazed over the bar as England’s run ended in the semi-finals.

Spain, Euro 96

Stuart Pearce exorcises the ghosts of penalties past (PA)

Germany, Euro 96

Gareth Southgate 's missed penalty saw England exit Euro 96 (PA Archive) — Gareth Southgate ‘s missed penalty saw England exit Euro 96 (PA Archive)

Argentina, 1998 World Cup

England’s David Batty stands dejected after missing from the spot (Sean Dempsey/PA)

Portugal, Euro 2004

David Beckham looks dejected after missing a against Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo (Nick Potts/PA) — David Beckham looks dejected after missing a penalty against Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo (Nick Potts/PA)

Portugal, 2006 World Cup

Frank Lampard has his penalty saved by Ricardo (Martin Rickett/PA)

Italy, Euro 2012

Steven Gerrard consoles Ashley Young after missing his penalty (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Colombia, 2018 World Cup

Eric Dier, Dele Alli, Kieran Trippier and goalkeeper Jack Butland take a selfie after England beat Colombia on penalties (Aaron Chown/PA)

Italy, Euro 2020

Southgate consoles Jadon Sancho following his miss (Nick Potts/PA)