Penalty curse hits England again

The European Championship just ended in Poland and Ukraine saw England fail once more to proceed after losing out in a penalty shoot-out.

This time it was against Italy in a quarter-final clash that finished 0-0 draw after extra-time.

In Kiev, it was the two Ashleys – Cole and Young – who failed to deliver as the Three Lions went down 2-4.

England did not deserve to advance in the competition after a rather dismal defensive showing against Italy.

This was the sixth time in seven occasions that England had failed to win a penalty lottery in a high-profile tournament.

1990 (July 4) – World Cup in Italy.
West Germany 1 England 1. West Germany win 4-3 on penalties.

1996 (June 22) – European Championship in England.
Spain 0 England 0. England win 4-2 on penalties.

1996 (26 June) – European Champions in England.
Germany 1 England 1. Germany win 6-5 on penalties.

1998 (June 30) – World Cup in France.
Argentina 2 England 2. Argentina win 4-3 on penalties.

2004 (June 24) – European Championship.
Portugal 2 England 2. Portugal win 6-5 on penalties.

2006 (July 1) – World Cup in Germany.
England 0 Portugal 0. Portugal win 3-1 on penalties.

2011-12 (June 24) – Euro Championship in Ukraine and Poland.
England 0 Italy 0. Italy win 4-2 on penalties.

Hodgson results
May 26, 2012 (Oslo): Norway-England 0-1 (Young). Friendly.
June 2, 2012 (Wembley): England-Belgium 1-0 (Welbeck) . Friendly.
June 11, 2012 (Donetsk): England-France 1-1 (Lescott). Euro 2012.
June 15, 2012 (Kiev): England-Sweden 3-2 (Carroll, Walcott, Welbeck). Euro 2012.
June 19, 2012 (Donetsk): England-Ukraine 1-0 (Rooney). Euro 2012.
June 24, 2012 (Kiev): England-Italy 0-0; penalties lost 2-4. Euro 2012.

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