5 things Gareth Southgate must do to take England to the next level

#5 Being brave at penalties

England won a shootout against Columbia to progress into the quarter-finals

English fans are not accustomed to seeing their team win a shootout. But they did exactly that against Columbia at the last World Cup, and it could be the start of a long running momentum they need in penalty shootouts.

In big tournaments where the margins are so subtle, even if everything goes excellent, sometimes the most significant chance to cement a legacy is to win a penalty shootout. This will almost inevitably come England's way.

The last shootout victory against Colombia will count for nothing if their next shootout ends in defeat. Another win however would wash away some negative vibes around England and their shootout nightmares.