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Four years ago, Bukayo Saka was called upon to take penalties for England in the Euro finals, and now he has grown! Standing at the penalty spot again this time, the 23-year-old is no longer the greenhorn of four years ago. He calmly placed the ball into the net, breaking free from his penalty demons. First, he equalized for the team and later scored a crucial penalty in the shootout, rightfully earning the Man of the Match award. His name is Bukayo Saka!
Four years ago, Saka, then just 19 years old, made his debut for England in the Euro Cup. Despite being relatively new to the scene, he was tasked by the manager to take the crucial fifth penalty in the shootout of the final match, a daunting task for such a young player. Ultimately, Saka couldn't handle the pressure and missed the penalty.
After the match, Saka faced intense criticism online, and his own mindset suffered. Upon returning to his club, he went through a spell of 15 matches without scoring or assisting. However, through sheer determination, Saka successfully overcame his low point. These four years have seen Saka grow immensely, becoming an indispensable core player for both England and Arsenal. The other day, when facing Switzerland and trailing behind, he scored a spectacular goal to equalize, taking the game to a penalty shootout. He then confidently converted the third penalty in the shootout, exorcising his penalty demons from four years ago.
Saka rightfully earned the Man of the Match award for his outstanding performance in this match. After the game, several teammates and England legends praised Saka's display. Saka himself expressed happiness and emphasized that he always looks forward, leaving the past penalty miss behind. What matters most to him now is his courage to step up and continue doing so in the future. England will face the Netherlands in the semifinals next, where Saka's performance will be crucial to their success. Best wishes to Saka for continued excellent performances! |
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