England’s Euro 2024 Penalty Secret

England star Jude Bellingham has no doubt that the team’s 5-3 penalty shootout success against Switzerland was down to advice from Jimmy Floyd Hasselbank, a former Dutch player who played for Portugal at Campomaiorense (1995/96) and Boavista (96/97).

The five successful penalties were credited by England’s players to Jimmy Hasselbaink’s meticulous training and mental preparation. The former player, who went on to excel at Chelsea and Leeds, has been part of Southgate’s coaching team since March last year. “I was very confident in my preparation and what I had spoken to Jimmy about. He’s been working very hard for us,” said Bellingham.

Southgate also paid tribute to the Dutchman: “It’s the work he does with the players behind closed doors that gives us the opportunity to win.” England scored all five penalties, taking advantage of Pickford’s save from Akanji’s spot-kick. The England goalkeeper used a cheat sheet in a water bottle against the Swiss players.

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