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ENGLAND stars celebrated their dramatic penalty shootout win over Switzerland with their wives and girlfriends in the stands.
The Three Lions made it to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland led to a stunning 5-3 victory on penalties.
Bukayo Saka’s rocket with ten minutes left cancelled out Breel Embolo’s opener – as the game went to the dreaded spot kicks.
But it could not have gone any better for England as they won only their third penalty shootout ever, Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Ivan Toney, Saka and Trent Alexander-Arnold were ALL on target.
And Jordan Pickford’s save from Manuel Akanji, with a little help from his magic water bottle, was enough to send Gareth Southgate’s side into a semi-final with Holland next Wednesday.
As beers flew in the air in pubs and bars across the England, Three Lions stars took the chance to celebrate with their loved ones in the stands of the Dusseldorf Arena.
Hero Saka shared a hug with his partner Tolami Benson.
While captain Harry Kane, who had to be taken off during extra-time after crashing in his own dugout, enjoyed a moment with wife Katie and their daughter.
Kyle Walker, who was switched to the right side of a back three for the clash, was spotted chatting to wife Annie Kilner.
While unused substitute Jarrod Bowen also linked up with his Love Island star girlfriend Dani Dyer, daughter of famous actor Danny Dyer.
Conor Gallagher, another star who didn’t get onto the pitch, was also seen having a tender moment with his partner Aine May Kennedy.
And Ollie Watkins chilled with his girlfriend Ellie Anderson.
Saka, 22, coolly fired past Yann Sommer in the shootout, burying the demons of his heartbreaking miss in the final loss to Italy at Euro 2020.
All five of England’s takers converted to make it a perfect set of pens, with England winning 5-3 – only their third-ever shootout win – Sun.
Online Reporter