It was the 89th minute of England’s Euro semi-final match against the Netherlands.
After a blistering first half which saw the Netherlands take the lead with an early goal, before Harry Kane equalised with a penalty, the pace of play had slowed. The Dutch team had begun to dominate, and extra-time was beckoning. Pub-goers across the country were settling in for another 30 minutes of play, ready to buy another drink. There were whispers of penalties.
