Euro 2024: Southgate imposes new restrictions on England players

England manager Gareth Southgate has prohibited his players from discussing penalties to maintain their shootout strategies confidential during Euro 2024.

The Three Lions reached the semi-finals after a shootout victory over Switzerland.

All five kick-takers scored, and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saved a shot from Manuel Akanji. Southgate has employed various methods to enhance England’s penalty performance, including using a psychologist, analysts, and rigorous practice sessions.

Additionally, he has forbidden players from talking about shootouts to prevent it from becoming overly focused.

Players such as Jordan Pickford, Marc Guehi, and Ezri Konsa are not allowed to answer questions about penalties during this tournament.