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What was said?
Southgate said: “It’s up to me. I decided on the penalty takers based on what we’ve done in training. No one is alone.
“We won together as a team and it’s up to all of us not to be able to win tonight.
“On penalties, it’s my decision.
What happened in the game?
England got off to the dream start when Luke Shaw gave the hosts the lead after just two minutes, crushing the Trippiers at close range with flying colors. Gareth Southgates’ side were far from previous England sides and gave home fans a glorious first half in which they were largely in control.
It was a different story after the break as Roberto Mancinis’ side began to exercise control and, after Italy tested Pickford twice in a row, Leonardo Bonucci was on hand to force the ball at close range after the English goalkeeper turned the effort of Marco Verrattis on the Publish.
England improved as the second half progressed after looking at one point in danger of being swept away by a resurgent Italy.
Overtime was a tricky business with few chances at either end before the dreaded sight of a penalty shootout to end the tournament. Pickford is doing admirably but it is his counterpart, Gianluigi Donnarumma, who emerges as the hero.
(Photo: Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images)
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