Bukayo Saka went from “hero to zero” for England after taking a hilarious fall during a golf day put on for Gareth Southgate’s squad in Germany.
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- Into semi-finals after penalty shootout win
- Players relaxing & unwinding behind the scenes
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Arsenal winger was one of those to successfully convert his penalty in a thrilling shootout with Switzerland at Euro 2024. Saka – who failed from the spot in the final of Euro 2020 – earned international redemption when helping to fire the Three Lions into another semi-final.
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With Southgate eager to keep the mood in his camp light, while easing the pressure that continues to be lumped onto collective shoulders, players have been given a chance to indulge in some alternative sporting activities.
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Many of those in the England fold fancy themselves on the fairways, meaning that golf was always going to provide a popular distraction. Saka initially showed that he is as competent hitting a ball with a club as he is his left foot, but then took an embarrassing tumble which turned applause into fits of laughter.