Jadon Sancho Salutes Bukayo Saka in Moving Tribute After Penalty Redemption

• Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has taken to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to England winger Bukayo Saka
• Arsenal star Saka missed from the spot in the Euro 2020 final against Italy but made no mistake against Switzerland on Saturday afternoon
• Saka was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance against Switzerland, scoring the crucial goal that took the match to penalties

England secured their spot in the Euro 2024 semi-final after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Switzerland, with Bukayo Saka exorcising his Euro 2020 final demons by calmly converting his spot kick.

The Three Lions found themselves level with Switzerland after extra time, with Saka equalizing shortly after Breel Embolo had given the Swiss the lead.

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The match concluded 1-1 after over 120 minutes, leading to a decisive penalty shootout.

Gareth Southgate's team flawlessly converted all five of their penalties, securing a place in the semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday evening.

Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Saka, Ivan Toney, and Trent Alexander-Arnold all found the back of the net as England won 5-3 in the shootouts, per The Mirror.

Saka's successful penalty was a significant moment, marking a stark contrast to his missed penalty in the Euro 2020 final.

Sancho’s heartfelt tribute to Saka

In that match at Wembley in 2021, the Arsenal winger was one of three England players who failed to convert their penalties against Italy, costing the Three Lions their first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup, per England Football.

Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho also missed their penalties that night.

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Although Rashford and Sancho were not selected for this summer's tournament, the Dortmund star quickly took to Instagram to congratulate Saka.

He wrote via Sky Sports: "I'm so proud of this guy! You did it for it for me and Marcus brother!"

He praised the Arsenal star for overcoming his penalty woes, stating that Saka's success was a redemption for all three players who missed their penalties three years ago against Italy.

Ferdinand says Saka should play left-back

Sports Brief earlier reported that former England Rio Ferdinand urged Saka to play at left-back.

The former Manchester United defender said that if Shaw and Kieran Trippier are out, the Arsenal man should start at left-back.