Gareth Southgate and his England squad have been given important points by renowned psychologist Darren Stanton. They play France on Saturday in the World Cup quarter-finals but a penalty shootout looms.
Already in the knockout stages of the World Cup, we have seen the likes of Japan, Spain and Brazil exit on penalties. Croatia have been responsible for two of those victories from 12 yards.
Tite's Selecao, who were among the pre-tournament favourites, were the latest victims as Dominik Livakovic proved to be the hero again. His fellow goalkeeping compatriot, Bono, of Morocco, was on hand to stun to the 2010 World Cup winners as they won 3-0 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes.
