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Euro 2020: Raheem Sterling Defends Dubious Penalty Award

By Shivam - July 8, 2021 - Last updated on Nov 30, 2021 02:39 PM Euro 2020: Raheem Sterling Defends Dubious Penalty Award

Euro 2020: Raheem Sterling said the foul on him that led England to a winning goal in extra time "was a clear penalty". England beat Denmark 2-1 to make the final.

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Euro 2020: A foul on Raheem Sterling gave England a penalty strike in extra time.

Raheem Sterling said a foul on him that led to Englands winning goal in their 2-1 extra-time victory over Denmark in Wednesdays Euro 2020 semi-final was a "clear penalty". The Manchester City forward went to ground following a challenge by Joakim Maehle after bursting into the Denmark area in the first half of extra time. Harry Kane had his spot-kick saved by Kasper Schmeichel but the England captain tucked away the rebound to send his team through to Sundays final against Italy.

"I went into the box and he stuck his right leg out, and it touched my leg so it was a clear penalty," Sterling told ITV.

"It was a top performance -- we had to dig in deep after the first goal we conceded in the tournament, and we regrouped well and showed a good team spirit to come back and win the game.

"It was difficult going behind but we knew we had to stay patient -- we knew with the legs weve got, the aggressiveness and the power we have in the team, it would be a matter of time before we broke them down."

England reached their first major final since winning the 1966 World Cup, with Sterling a standout performer once more for Gareth Southgates side at Wembley.

"Its another step in the right direction," said Sterling.

"But once were back in the dressing room its over and weve got to focus on the weekend now. Its step-by-step and thats all we can do."

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