After England’s Victory, Who Are Gaming’s Best Penalty Takers?

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Highlights

• England’s penalty file has dramatically improved in recent times
• Palmer, Bellingham, Saka, Toney, and Alexander-Arnold (and Pickford!) have been the heroes towards Switzerland.
• It is coming residence!

When England’s quarter-final Euros match with Switzerland went to penalties, I assumed we might win. It is an odd feeling, being English and pondering that means, having seen us eradicated 5 occasions on penalties with out reply in my lifetime. However one thing modified in 2018. One thing with Pickford in objective. Dare I say, something with Southgate.

Previous to his profitable (regardless of what some will inform you) stint as England supervisor, Southgate’s worldwide profession was outlined by his mea culpa function in a type of 5 shootouts. Perhaps it is one thing you’ll be able to solely study by means of struggling. Perhaps our luck has turned. Perhaps Pickford is an excellent goalkeeper. Regardless of the trigger, within the 4 shootouts we have had since, we have now received three, with Pickford even saving twice within the defeat.

I feel I like penalties now. Palmer, Bellingham, Saka, Toney, Alexander-Arnold. It was by no means doubtful. Sufferball me all the best way to the Henri Delaunay. These 5 all took good penalties, and three are common takers for his or her golf equipment. With Kane on the bench, England have a humiliation of spot kick specialists within the ranks, in order that obtained me pondering – who’re gaming’s greatest penalty takers?

Sorry to our American readers for writing about ‘soccer’. Not as a result of I take the stereotyped view that Individuals know nothing in regards to the sport, however since you’ve simply witnessed your USMNT put up a sorry efficiency within the Copa America and get dumped out on the first hurdle by Panama, whereas your Canadian brothers to the north march to a semi-final.

Crash Bandicoot – Crash Bandicoot

One of the best recommendation for a penalty is ‘do not overthink it’. I like Cole Palmer, however it’s wonderful he grew to become such a wonderful footballer on a food regimen that presumably consists of crayons and crimson sauce. The rationale he is so efficient at worldwide degree is as a result of he doesn’t conform to techniques or guidelines. He’s many issues, however an overthinker shouldn’t be one in all them.

Whereas Foden is doing maths equations in his head identical to Uncle Pep taught him, Palmer runs and runs and runs for enjoyable and enjoyable and enjoyable. He spins, he slides, he double jumps, he someway will get a jet pack. Look, now he’s underwater! He is a marsupial maverick, and performs soccer with the energetic freedom of a PS1 mascot. Crash is the proper choose to go first. He is by no means going to overthink it.

Thane Krios – Mass Impact

In fact, not everybody has the luxurious of not overthinking it. Bravery and guts and all these buzzwords apart, England went by means of as a result of they’d common pen takers and pure ball-striking technicians of their midst. Although Jude Bellingham’s confidence is loud the place Thane’s is quiet, each are extremely environment friendly operators who’re all the time in the suitable place on the proper time. Lethal, correct, calm beneath strain, and technically good. A silent assassin. A clutch penalty taker. ‘Who else?’ certainly.

Doomguy – Doom

What will need to have been going by means of Bukayo Saka’s head as he stepped up towards Switzerland? Utilised as a RW, RM, RWB, LWB, and LB on the Euros to date, he has shone as England’s greatest participant. Because the efficiency fell aside and different large names faltered, he stored them in it with 5 minutes to go. And he value them three years in the past with that closing, deadly penalty towards Italy. He should nonetheless see the crossbar rattle in his sleep.

He was not dealing with off towards Yann Sommer when he positioned the ball on that spot, however his personal private demons. Nonetheless a younger man at simply 22, he had quite a bit to exorcise because the referee’s whistle blew. He has been by means of hell and are available again, and slayed the demons in his wake. Doomguy the Starboy.

Sub-Zero – Mortal Kombat

As Ivan Toney confirmed us, to take a penalty, you want ice in your veins and a killer intuition. When Sub-Zero steps up, he does not miss. He doesn’t even see the ball. He provides the keeper Toney’s demise stare and slots the ball residence with out blinking. The fourth penalty is most continuously the Fatality slot (although England required a fifth good penalty), so is a pure spot for Toney. I imply, Sub-Zero.

Hornet – Fighters Megamix

Underappreciated. Ignored. Performed out of place. There when referred to as upon. Trent Alexander-Arnold. That automotive in that Sega preventing recreation that one time. Stress? What strain? Stress is for tyres!