Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka missed penalties for England in their last tournament and both players are playing key roles in their current World Cup campaign.
Saka scored twice in England’s opener against Iran, and Rashford has netted three goals so far in the tournament.
Neither player was considered a guaranteed starter for England in their last tournament, and Gareth Southgate opted to select the Premier League duo to step up and take a penalty.
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Unfortunately, neither player managed to score and England ultimately lost the final, but that won’t stop them from stepping up once again.
According to The Times, Rashford and Saka would be willing to take a penalty if necessary during the World Cup, with Southgate backing this decision.
As professionals, there is no doubt that Rashford and Saka will be desperate for redemption. Unfortunately, the couple suffered sickening racial abuse following England’s defeat at Euro 2020, so it’s a brave and admirable decision for the couple to be willing to step up for their country once again.
