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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Xaymaca Awoyungbo

Three years on from Wembley, I still fear for England’s black penalty-takers

Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring his penalty against Switzerland
Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring his penalty against Switzerland at Euro 2024. Photograph: Action Press/Shutterstock

England are playing Spain on Sunday in the final of the European Championship 2024. Let that sink in. Despite all the negativity from the media and fans for most of the tournament, Gareth Southgate’s side are in a second successive Euros final. I’m delighted.

But I’m also wary. Football culture is intense and often toxic. How will we react if the team wins or loses?

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