Jude Bellingham and Roberto Carlos blown away by Trent Alexander-Arnold's winning penalty for England at Euro 2024
Jude Bellingham and Roberto Carlos have hailed Trent Alexander-Arnold's decisive penalty for England in their shootout win over Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-final in Dusseldorf on Saturday (July 6). The well-taken spot-kick highlighted the technical ability the Three Lions star possess and was a fitting way to secure qualification to the semi-finals.
The 25-year-old midfielder came on late in extra time but had the composure to step up and smash in a brilliant penalty to send his nation through to the next round.
Roberto Carlos, one of the greatest full-backs in game history, responded to a post by the England International with clapping emojis. His Three Lions teammate, Jude Bellingham, who also converted his penalty in the shootout, hailed TAA, posting:
"your moment"
The acclaim started coming from within the English domestic game, with Arsenal star Declan Rice posting that it was:
"never in doubt"
His Liverpool teammate Harvey Elliott hailed the penalty as:
"cold"
Former Red Conor Coady labeled Trent Alexander-Arnold as:
"sensational"
England head to the semifinals of Euro 2024 where they face the Netherlands in Dortmund on July 10 with a real sense of optimism of going all the way.
While the Three Lions have not impressed at the tournament, they continue to march forward as they look to claim the trophy next Sunday (July 14) in Berlin.
Jude Bellingham sets challenge for England at Euro 2024 after Trent Alexander-Arnold's shootout heroics over Switzerland
Jude Bellingham has issued a challenge to England at Euro 2024 following their shootout win over Switzerland. The Three Lions made it to the semi-finals after Trent Alexander-Arnold slammed in the decisive spot-kick in the shootout against the Alpine nation.
Speaking to the BBC, the Real Madrid star said:
"These moments are only special if you go on to win the next game and hopefully win the tournament. It's moments like these that you look back on and make it even more worth it."
"It all becomes worth it if you can back it up and that's what we have to do in the next few days. All in all, it's probably our best performance of the tournament. We're very proud of the boys."
Jude Bellingham concluded:
"The things you can't always measure and see is character and mentality and we showed that again in the shoot-out. For subs to come on and take a penalty in that pressure is a special, special thing."
"I do the practice [penalties] like all the other lads and I have my process. I rely on the practice I do. Sometimes you can step up and miss. I always think there's a comfort when you're following a process you've come to terms with."
England will hope for more heroics from Trent Alexander-Arnold at Euro 2024 as they sit two games away from glory in Germany.