Gareth Southgate explains Rashford's miss: what caused the unsuccessful penalty series.

Gareth Southgate's words on Rashford's penalty

Gareth Southgate believes that Marcus Rashford was unable to convert his penalty at Euro 2020 because he trained too much. The coach decided that his players could take only three shots from the penalty spot during training.

It is worth noting that Southgate controversially replaced Rashford at the end of extra Time in the match against Italy, although he stepped onto the field during the penalty shootout in the decisive match at Wembley.

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These words from Southgate highlight the importance of training approaches and the psychological readiness of players during crucial moments. The situation with Rashford shows how pressure and expectations can influence the outcome, even when a player has excellent technical skills. This raises questions about optimal preparation methods in major tournaments, where every moment can be decisive.