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England penalty takers: Who has the best record ahead of Euro 2024 semis?

Sports Mole takes a look at the penalty records of every England player in Gareth Southgate's squad ahead of their Euro 2024 semi-final against Netherlands.

With an overall penalty shootout success rate of just 33%, England's reputation for crumbling when it matters most in major tournaments is not entirely unwarranted.

However, the Three Lions were unerring from the spot during their Euro 2024 quarter-final win over Switzerland, firing home all five of their penalties to book their place in the semis.

It may have only been their fourth triumph from 12 previous shootouts, but three of those victories have now come from the last four times they have been taken all the way to penalties, and all of them have come under Gareth Southgate - a man who knows all about heartache from 12 yards.

Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney and Trent Alexander-Arnold all converted against Switzerland, with three of those extending their 100% career records from the spot.

In fact, number one penalty-taker Harry Kane only has the 13th best success rate in the entire England squad when it comes to percentage scored, although he has taken far more than any other player at Southgate's disposal.

So, who would make up England's five best penalty takers should their semi-final with Netherlands go all the way once again?

Here, Sports Mole looks at the past record of every player in the England squad to have taken at least one penalty in their senior careers.



Who are England's best penalty takers?

1. Cole Palmer - 100% (11 taken)
2. Jude Bellingham - 100% (4 taken)
3. Trent Alexander-Arnold - 100% (4 taken)
4. Kyle Walker - 100% (2 taken)
5. Lewis Dunk - 100% (2 taken)
6. Jordan Pickford - 100% (2 taken)
7. John Stones - 100% (1 taken)
8. Luke Shaw - 100% (1 taken)
9. Conor Gallagher - 100% (1 taken)
10. Anthony Gordon - 100% (1 taken)
11. Ivan Toney - 94% (32 taken)
12. Bukayo Saka - 92% (12 taken)
13. Harry Kane - 87% (82 taken)
14. Eberechi Eze - 86% (7 taken)
15. Jarrod Bowen - 67% (9 taken)
16. Phil Foden - 67% (3 taken)
17. Ollie Watkins - 55% (11 taken)
18. Kieran Trippier - 50% (6 taken)
19. Declan Rice - 50% (4 taken)



Every England player's penalty record

Harry Kane

England's Harry Kane pictured in June 2024© Reuters

England penalties scored in regular play: 21/25
England penalties scored in shootouts: 2/2
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 71/82
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 11/82


Ivan Toney

England's Ivan Toney pictured during the warm-up on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]© Imago

England penalties scored in regular play: 1/1
England penalties scored in shootouts: 1/1
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 30/32
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 2/32


Bukayo Saka

England's Bukayo Saka and Slovenia's Jaka Bijol in action on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]© Imago

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 1/2
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 11/12
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 1/12


Ollie Watkins

England's Ollie Watkins in action on June 20 2024 [IMAGO]© Imago

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 0/0
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 6/11
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 5/11


Cole Palmer

England's Cole Palmer on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]© Imago

England penalties scored in regular play: 1/1
England penalties scored in shootouts: 1/1
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 11/11
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 0/11


Jarrod Bowen

England's Jarrod Bowen on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]© Imago

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 0/0
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 6/9
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 3/9


Eberechi Eze

England's Eberechi Eze on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]© Imago

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 0/0
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 6/7
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 1/7


Kieran Trippier

England defender Kieran Trippier requesting treatment during Euro 2024 game with Serbia on June 16, 2024.© Reuters

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 1/1
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 3/6
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 3/6


Declan Rice

England's Declan Rice pictured in June 2024© Reuters

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 1/1
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 2/4
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 2/4


Jude Bellingham

England midfielder Jude Bellingham on June 20, 2024© Reuters

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 1/1
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 4/4
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 0/4


Trent Alexander-Arnold

England's Trent Alexander-Arnold reacts on June 16, 2024© Reuters

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 1/1
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 4/4
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 0/4


Phil Foden

England's Phil Foden in action on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]© Imago

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 0/0
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 2/3
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 1/3


Kyle Walker

England's Kyle Walker in action on June 16, 2024© Reuters

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 0/0
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 2/2
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 0/2


Lewis Dunk

England's Lewis Dunk pictured before the match on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]© Imago

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 0/0
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 2/2
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 0/2


Jordan Pickford

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford pictured in June 2024© Reuters

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 2/2
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 2/2
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 0/2


John Stones

England defender John Stones pictured in June 2024© Reuters

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 0/0
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 1/1
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 0/1


Luke Shaw

Luke Shaw of England during the UEFA European Championships match at Arena Aufschalke on June 18, 2024© Imago

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 0/0
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 1/1
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 0/1


Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher for England on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]© Imago

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 1/1
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 1/1
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 0/1


Anthony Gordon

England's Anthony Gordon applauds the fans after the match on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]© Imago

England penalties scored in regular play: 0/0
England penalties scored in shootouts: 0/0
Total penalties scored for club & country (including shootouts): 1/1
Total penalties missed for club & country (including shootouts): 0/1


England players who have never taken a penalty at senior level

Dean Henderson
Aaron Ramsdale
Joe Gomez
Marc Guehi
Ezri Konsa
Kobbie Mainoo
Adam Wharton


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