22/08/2025 · SPORT · 1 min read
England Practises Penalties In Bold, Unprecedented Move
Coaches confirm players will now intentionally kick the ball at the net from 12 yards, rather than leaving it to fate and the nation’s blood pressure.
Sources close to the training ground say the drills involve “aiming” and “hitting the target”, described as a “refreshing change of pace”.
As a neutral observer, I bravely missed my bus in solidarity.