Ivan Toni says he will continue to take “no-look” penalties at the Euros after scoring against Switzerland. The Brentford striker is one of five England players to score in a penalty shootout, but is the only one to score without looking at the ball while playing.
“I never watch the football,” said the Brentford striker. “Considering it’s my day job, I just think that’s what I do, but some people might think it’s crazy. But it’s just my routine and I’m going to stick to it. It’s been working and it works Be effective when needed.
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England have advanced to the semi-finals, where they will face the Netherlands on Wednesday. The full-time tie against Switzerland ended 1-1 after Bukayo Saka canceled out Breel Embolo’s opener. There was no goal in extra time, leading to penalties, with England making no mistakes.
Asked if England’s penalty was salvageable, Toney said: “No, I don’t think so, but that’s our quality. We all back our penalty and if it does happen, we have enough The penalty taker came to take it. I have confidence in all the boys and we deserved it in the end.
“I always have my routine, focus and do what I’ve always done, which is slowly roll the ball into the back of the net. What was I thinking when I walked up there? Make sure I score the penalty! I [first] I feel like there will be another chance like the last game [against Slovakia to win the game before penalties] But it didn’t happen. But we all believe in penalties and draft picks [Jordan Pickford] Made a great save to keep us going and the rest was up to us.
Tony came on as a substitute in the last 16 match against Slovakia, assisted Harry Kane to score the winning goal, and replaced the England captain in the 109th minute against Switzerland. “I’m happy to play my part, patience is key,” Toni said. “I’m impatient, but I have to do it [patient] during this competition. I know my time will come. Whether it’s coming on as a substitute, starting or taking penalties, I have to be ready.
