A conversation involving Trent Alexander-Arnold after England’s Euro quarter-final against Switzerland has sparked a debate.
In the game, England won through a penalty shootout to progress to the semi-finals. After the match, Alexander-Arnold, while celebrating with friends and family, accidentally revealed that one of his England teammates was “reluctant to take responsibility” – meaning he didn’t want to take a penalty during the shootout.
The Liverpool defender came on as a substitute in the closing stages of extra time and slotted home his penalty in the shootout to contribute a crucial goal. However, his off-hand comments during his post-match celebrations with family and friends have caused a stir online. While Alexander-Arnold didn’t directly name the player, fans have been quick to speculate, with Harry Kane and Phil Foden being the primary candidates, as both players were substituted before the end of extra time.
Other players in the England squad such as John Stones, Kyle Walker, Declan Rice, Luke Shaw, and Bukayo Saka, were also not involved in the penalty shootout, but this doesn’t mean they are the “reluctant” teammate that Alexander-Arnold referred to.
Fans have been engaging in heated discussions online trying to figure out who the unwilling penalty taker might be. Some believe it could be Foden, as his substitution coincides with Alexander-Arnold’s arrival. Others think it might be Kane, due to his underwhelming performance in the match.
However, some voices have criticized Alexander-Arnold for discussing private team matters in public. Some fans have warned that such remarks could cause problems for Alexander-Arnold, especially if the England coaching staff become aware of the situation, which could have negative consequences for him.
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