England's Bukayo Saka scores the third goal in the 3-0 World Cup Round of 16 win against Senegal at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. on December 4, 2022. PA
England's Bukayo Saka scores the third goal in the 3-0 World Cup Round of 16 win against Senegal at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. on December 4, 2022. PA
Bukayo Saka scores England's third goal. Getty
Bukayo Saka scores England's third goal. Getty
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the third goal. PA
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the third goal. PA
England's Harry Kane scores the second goal. PA
England's Harry Kane scores the second goal. PA
Harry Kane scores England's second goal. Getty
Harry Kane scores England's second goal. Getty
England's Harry Kane scores the second. AFP
England's Harry Kane scores the second. AFP
Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring the second goal. Getty
Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring the second goal. Getty
England's Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring the opening goal with Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. PA
England's Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring the opening goal with Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. PA
England's Jordan Henderson, left, scores their first goal. PA
England's Jordan Henderson, left, scores their first goal. PA
Jordan Henderson of England celebrates with teammate Jude Bellingham after scoring the opener. EPA
Jordan Henderson of England celebrates with teammate Jude Bellingham after scoring the opener. EPA
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates Jordan Henderson's opening goal. PA
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates Jordan Henderson's opening goal. PA
England's Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring their first goal with Jude Bellingham. AFP
England's Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring their first goal with Jude Bellingham. AFP
Jordan Henderson of England scores the first goal. Getty
Jordan Henderson of England scores the first goal. Getty
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saves from Senegal's Boulaye Dia. PA
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saves from Senegal's Boulaye Dia. PA
Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly battles with England's Jude Bellingham. AFP
Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly battles with England's Jude Bellingham. AFP
Ismaila Sarr of Senegal shoots past Jordan Pickford of England. Getty
Ismaila Sarr of Senegal shoots past Jordan Pickford of England. Getty
Ismaila Sarr of Senegal shoots just over the bar as Jordan Pickford of England dives. Getty
Ismaila Sarr of Senegal shoots just over the bar as Jordan Pickford of England dives. Getty
England's Phil Foden breaks with Senegal's Youssouf Sabaly in pursuit. AFP
England's Phil Foden breaks with Senegal's Youssouf Sabaly in pursuit. AFP
England's Jude Bellingham is challenged by Senegal's Youssouf Sabaly. PA
England's Jude Bellingham is challenged by Senegal's Youssouf Sabaly. PA
Kyle Walker of England jumps for the ball with Boulaye Dia of Senegal. Getty
Kyle Walker of England jumps for the ball with Boulaye Dia of Senegal. Getty
England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford makes a save. AP
England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford makes a save. AP
Referee Ivan Arcides Barton Cisneros changes the ball after it went flat. PA
Referee Ivan Arcides Barton Cisneros changes the ball after it went flat. PA
Senegal fans at Al Bayt Stadium. AP
Senegal fans at Al Bayt Stadium. AP
England's Phil Foden evades being tackled by Senegal's Youssouf Sabaly. PA
England's Phil Foden evades being tackled by Senegal's Youssouf Sabaly. PA
Harry Kane of England after being caught by Kalidou Koulibaly. Getty
Harry Kane of England after being caught by Kalidou Koulibaly. Getty
England's Jack Grealish and Senegal's Bamba Dieng battle. AP
England's Jack Grealish and Senegal's Bamba Dieng battle. AP
England's Harry Kane. Reuters
England's Harry Kane. Reuters
England's Jude Bellingham shakes hands with manager Gareth Southgate after being substituted. Reuters
England's Jude Bellingham shakes hands with manager Gareth Southgate after being substituted. Reuters
Senegal's Famara Diedhiou in action with England's Kyle Walker. Reuters
Senegal's Famara Diedhiou in action with England's Kyle Walker. Reuters

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Bukayo Saka happy to be put on spot by England at World Cup

Three Lions forward suffered penalty misery at Euro 2020 but says he will not hesitate if needed for shootout in Qatar

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December 06, 2022

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Bukayo Saka has insisted he is “more than happy” to be put on the spot by England should they require a penalty shootout to beat France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Saka suffered penalty heartache when he missed the decisive kick as England lost the Euro 2020 final to Italy in a shootout, which also saw Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho fail to score at Wembley Stadium.

But this has not stopped Saka from stepping up and scoring from the spot for club side Arsenal since then and the 21-year-old will not hesitate if required to take one in Qatar.

“I've obviously matured and progressed a lot as a person and as a player since that moment,” said Saka, who scored his third goal of tournament in England's 3-0 last-16 win over Senegal on Sunday.

“I wouldn't have stepped up to take a penalty for Arsenal the times I've stepped up if I wasn't confident.

“If the moment comes and I'm selected to take one, I will be more than happy to.”

Saka also insists England have nothing to fear as they take on the reigning world champions at Al Bayt Stadium.

France eased into the last eight after beating Poland 3-1 on Sunday, a win that saw Olivier Giroud become the national team's all-time top scorer and Kylian Mbappe grab a double that took up him out in front in the Golden Boot race with five goals.

But Saka believes England have more than enough quality throughout the team to cause the French problems at both ends of the pitch.

“If you look at our first four games, we had three clean sheets. That shows how solid we are at the back and we have scored the most goals as well.

England 3 Senegal 0: Player ratings

ENGLAND RATINGS: Jordan Pickford 8 - Got his hand to a Dia shot on 31 minutes. Stood firm in first half. Started kicking the ball long after England went ahead. Extremely vocal throughout, he’ll know that France will be a sterner test in the quarter-finals. Getty
ENGLAND RATINGS: Jordan Pickford 8 - Got his hand to a Dia shot on 31 minutes. Stood firm in first half. Started kicking the ball long after England went ahead. Extremely vocal throughout, he’ll know that France will be a sterner test in the quarter-finals. Getty
Kyle Walker 7 - Lucky not to be booked for a foul on Sarr after 36. The whole defence was pressured by Senegal, but it all changed after the opening goal. AFP
Kyle Walker 7 - Lucky not to be booked for a foul on Sarr after 36. The whole defence was pressured by Senegal, but it all changed after the opening goal. AFP
Harry Maguire 7 - Played a 12th-minute ball which led to an attack but, with limited options in front, distribution was poor from the back. Another clean sheet alongside his friend Stones. AFP
Harry Maguire 7 - Played a 12th-minute ball which led to an attack but, with limited options in front, distribution was poor from the back. Another clean sheet alongside his friend Stones. AFP
John Stones 7 - Surprised in the 22nd minute, then gave the ball away on 26 as the game slowed to a snail’s pace. AFP
John Stones 7 - Surprised in the 22nd minute, then gave the ball away on 26 as the game slowed to a snail’s pace. AFP
Luke Shaw 8 - Read a Koulibaly pass well to intercept and start a 42nd-minute attack. AP
Luke Shaw 8 - Read a Koulibaly pass well to intercept and start a 42nd-minute attack. AP
Declan Rice 7 - Didn’t show for passes enough early on, but drove forward after 44 with the goal rejuvenating England. Better performance than against the USA. Getty
Declan Rice 7 - Didn’t show for passes enough early on, but drove forward after 44 with the goal rejuvenating England. Better performance than against the USA. Getty
Jude Bellingham 9 - Accurate fourth-minute ball towards Saka. Set up Henderson for the opener, dragging the ball back after a rapid attack down the left. Superb break for the second goal. So mature, so good. AFP
Jude Bellingham 9 - Accurate fourth-minute ball towards Saka. Set up Henderson for the opener, dragging the ball back after a rapid attack down the left. Superb break for the second goal. So mature, so good. AFP
Jordan Henderson 8 - Put England ahead against the run of play – after making his own run to meet a Bellingham pass and slide the ball past Mendy. England have already scored 12 goals in the World Cup finals – equalling their best ever. EPA
Jordan Henderson 8 - Put England ahead against the run of play – after making his own run to meet a Bellingham pass and slide the ball past Mendy. England have already scored 12 goals in the World Cup finals – equalling their best ever. EPA
Phil Foden 8 - Set up the second for Kane after making a smart run to offer Bellingham options. Super set-up for the third for Saka. England needed individual moments of brilliance, Foden provided two of them. AP
Phil Foden 8 - Set up the second for Kane after making a smart run to offer Bellingham options. Super set-up for the third for Saka. England needed individual moments of brilliance, Foden provided two of them. AP
Harry Kane 8 - Surrounded by green shirts in early England attacks, but held the ball up well. Shot over after 41, then scored the second on 47. Effective dropping deep and then passing or shooting. Chopped down by Koulibaly on 75. Impressive. AP
Harry Kane 8 - Surrounded by green shirts in early England attacks, but held the ball up well. Shot over after 41, then scored the second on 47. Effective dropping deep and then passing or shooting. Chopped down by Koulibaly on 75. Impressive. AP
Bukayo Saka 6 - Poor first half, especially when he gave the ball away that led to Senegal’s best chance. Crossed for Kane on 41. Better in the second half, scoring the third after 57 with a lovely lift. PA
Bukayo Saka 6 - Poor first half, especially when he gave the ball away that led to Senegal’s best chance. Crossed for Kane on 41. Better in the second half, scoring the third after 57 with a lovely lift. PA
SUBS: Marcus Rashford (Saka 64') 7 - Earned his 50th England cap. The closest he came to scoring was from a deep Shaw cross on 90 minutes. PA
SUBS: Marcus Rashford (Saka 64') 7 - Earned his 50th England cap. The closest he came to scoring was from a deep Shaw cross on 90 minutes. PA
Jack Grealish (Foden 64') 7 - That England can bring players on of his quality shows the strength in depth for Gareth Southgate. Beaten by an 89th minute one-two. AP
Jack Grealish (Foden 64') 7 - That England can bring players on of his quality shows the strength in depth for Gareth Southgate. Beaten by an 89th minute one-two. AP
Mason Mount (Bellingham 76') 7 - The Chelsea midfielder won’t be taking Bellingham’s place any time soon, but steady as ever when he came on. And he let it go at the end shouting ‘Come on!’ to the celebrating England fans. AFP
Mason Mount (Bellingham 76') 7 - The Chelsea midfielder won’t be taking Bellingham’s place any time soon, but steady as ever when he came on. And he let it go at the end shouting ‘Come on!’ to the celebrating England fans. AFP
Eric Dier (Stones 76') 7 - Charged with keeping the status quo and the lead. Which is exactly what he did for England’s biggest World Cup knockout win since a 3-0 triumph against Denmark 20 years ago. AP
Eric Dier (Stones 76') 7 - Charged with keeping the status quo and the lead. Which is exactly what he did for England’s biggest World Cup knockout win since a 3-0 triumph against Denmark 20 years ago. AP
Kalvin Phillips (Henderson 81') N/A - Not the driving force he was for England in the Euros. Not yet, anyway. Getty
Kalvin Phillips (Henderson 81') N/A - Not the driving force he was for England in the Euros. Not yet, anyway. Getty
SENEGAL RATINGS: Edouard Mendy 4 - Beaten twice in the first half in comfortable fashion. The goalkeeper didn’t look at ease in this one, and made no saves of note. AFP
SENEGAL RATINGS: Edouard Mendy 4 - Beaten twice in the first half in comfortable fashion. The goalkeeper didn’t look at ease in this one, and made no saves of note. AFP
Ismail Jakobs 5 - Defended well and was aware of overlapping runs from Walker, but he was caught napping by Saka who snuck in front of him to score England’s third. AFP
Ismail Jakobs 5 - Defended well and was aware of overlapping runs from Walker, but he was caught napping by Saka who snuck in front of him to score England’s third. AFP
Abdou Diallo 5 - Not as influential as his centre-back partner, while his positioning could have also been better. Made a number of clearances in the second half when the game was already lost. AFP
Abdou Diallo 5 - Not as influential as his centre-back partner, while his positioning could have also been better. Made a number of clearances in the second half when the game was already lost. AFP
Kalidou Koulibaly 7 - Made a number of defensive plays but wasn’t helped out enough by the players around him. Booked for a foul on Kane in the final 15 minutes. Getty
Kalidou Koulibaly 7 - Made a number of defensive plays but wasn’t helped out enough by the players around him. Booked for a foul on Kane in the final 15 minutes. Getty
Youssouf Sabaly 4 - Looked more comfortable when going forward, but struggled defensively on a night where England profited regularly down the flank. AFP
Youssouf Sabaly 4 - Looked more comfortable when going forward, but struggled defensively on a night where England profited regularly down the flank. AFP
Nampalys Mendy 5 - Should have done more to deal with Bellingham. Kept things simple in possession, and was accurate with his passing. AFP
Nampalys Mendy 5 - Should have done more to deal with Bellingham. Kept things simple in possession, and was accurate with his passing. AFP
Pathe Ciss 4 - Too sloppy with his passing from midfield, and was taken off at the break as part of a triple substitution. AFP
Pathe Ciss 4 - Too sloppy with his passing from midfield, and was taken off at the break as part of a triple substitution. AFP
Ismaila Sarr 6 - Looked like one of the few Senegal players who could make something happen, but his only chance of the first half was flashed over the bar. AFP
Ismaila Sarr 6 - Looked like one of the few Senegal players who could make something happen, but his only chance of the first half was flashed over the bar. AFP
Iliman Ndiaye 4 - An anonymous display from Ndiaye who was substituted at the break by Senegal manager Aliou Cisse. AP
Iliman Ndiaye 4 - An anonymous display from Ndiaye who was substituted at the break by Senegal manager Aliou Cisse. AP
Krepin Diatta 5 - Showed his pace but couldn’t time his runs to get into promising areas. Replaced at half-time. AP
Krepin Diatta 5 - Showed his pace but couldn’t time his runs to get into promising areas. Replaced at half-time. AP
Boulaye Dia 6 - Had Senegal’s best chance of the game with a powerful left-footed strike that forced Pickford to make a strong save. AFP
Boulaye Dia 6 - Had Senegal’s best chance of the game with a powerful left-footed strike that forced Pickford to make a strong save. AFP
SUBS: Bamba Dieng (Ndiaye 46') 4 - Brought on to help get his side back into the game but soon found his team 3-0 down. Senegal rarely got the ball to Dieng, who gave it away when he did receive possession. AP
SUBS: Bamba Dieng (Ndiaye 46') 4 - Brought on to help get his side back into the game but soon found his team 3-0 down. Senegal rarely got the ball to Dieng, who gave it away when he did receive possession. AP
Pape Gueye (Ciss 46') 5 - Faced similar problems to Ciss, in a midfield battle that England dominated. Getty
Pape Gueye (Ciss 46') 5 - Faced similar problems to Ciss, in a midfield battle that England dominated. Getty
Pape Matar Sarr (Diatta 46') 5 - Blasted an effort over the bar that summed up Senegal’s threat going forward. Getty
Pape Matar Sarr (Diatta 46') 5 - Blasted an effort over the bar that summed up Senegal’s threat going forward. Getty
Famara Diedhiou (Dia 72') N/R - Anonymous when substituted on in the final 18 minutes. EPA
Famara Diedhiou (Dia 72') N/R - Anonymous when substituted on in the final 18 minutes. EPA
Fodo Toure (Jakobs 85') N/R - Introduced for the final minutes of Senegal’s 2022 World Cup campaign. AFP
Fodo Toure (Jakobs 85') N/R - Introduced for the final minutes of Senegal’s 2022 World Cup campaign. AFP

“I feel we have just got to prepare the best game plan and go there with confidence. We are playing really good right now.

“There is no doubt about the quality we have in our team. We are blessed with an amazing front line. There are so many quality attacking players.

“When you are selected, it shows how much confidence the boss has in you so that gives you that extra confidence to go out and shine. Last night [Sunday], we were able to do that.”

And Saka feels that the success Gareth Southgate's side have achieved both in World Cups and European Championships shows that they a force to be reckoned with.

“There's a lot of tournament experience [in the squad] now,” he added.

“If you look at the results from the last few tournaments we've been in, we've got to a semi-final, a final and a quarter-final.

“So when the big games come, we have a lot of players who know what they need to do.”

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Best Defender of the Year: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus/Italy)

Best Goalkeeper of the Year: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)

Best Coach of the Year: Roberto Mancini (Italy)

Best National Team of the Year: Italy 

Best Agent of the Year: Federico Pastorello

Best Sporting Director of the Year: Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)

Player Career Award: Ronaldinho

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Updated: December 06, 2022, 4:48 AM`
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