10 Greatest sporting chokes of all time (Part- 2)

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1. England national football team, World Cup (1990, 2006) and EURO (1996, 2004, 2012)- An occasional casualty

Well, it’s difficult to decide on one choking moment when it comes to the Three Lions. The English football side has a history of succumbing to pressure in the biggest tournaments, no doubt they haven’t won a single trophy since their only World Cup win at home in 1966.

The English side has always come up with great footballing talents and several reputed managers over the years, but none of them could improve their shambolic record in the penalty shootouts.

England has one of the most poor conversion ratios in penalty shootouts of major competition which has led them to the exit doors of as many as five major competitions- World Cup (1990 & 2006) and EURO (1996, 2004, 2012)

Their only penalty shootout win was against Spain in the quarter finals of EURO ’96, only to lose 6-5 themselves to Germany in the semi-finals- Of course, by penalties!

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