England's history from the spot in major tournaments is particularly bleak, winning just one penalty shootout at a World Cup in their entire history.
With that in mind, nerves are likely to grow the longer the Three Lions' quarter-final clash against France goes on with the scoreline level on Saturday night, while the threat of penalties looms larger and larger. Some of the nation are still recovering from the heartache of Euro 2020, when Gareth Southgate's men were beaten on penalties in the final against Italy on home soil.
If the England boss wants to avoid a repeat of that miserable July night under the Wembley Stadium arch last year, he should follow the four-step guide Premier League giants Liverpool did for their two shootout success stories last term.
