Rio Ferdinand to Discuss Ivan Toney’s Penalty Technique After England’s Victory

Rio Ferdinand, former England footballer, expressed his intention to have a conversation with Ivan Toney regarding his penalty technique following England’s thrilling victory over Switzerland at Euro 2024.

Ivan Toney confidently stepped up to take England’s fourth penalty during the shootout after successful conversions by Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, and Bukayo Saka.

Watching the penalty back in the BBC studio alongside Gary Lineker, Frank Lampard, and Micah Richards, Ferdinand was astonished by Toney’s no-look approach and expressed his desire to discuss it with the player.

The match saw England come from behind to draw level with Switzerland after regulation time, with Breel Embolo and Bukayo Saka finding the net for their respective teams.

Trent Alexander-Arnold sealed England’s victory with a composed penalty kick, sending them through to a semi-final clash against either the Netherlands or Turkey.

Captain Harry Kane commended his team’s resilience and highlighted the improved penalty expertise within the squad, leading to their success in the shootout.

The win marked England’s third victory in 10 penalty shootouts at major tournaments, setting up a potential final showdown against France or Spain if they can overcome their semi-final challenge.