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Why do they always lose on penalties?

England's football teams have a bit of a reputation for losing penalty shootouts in major tournaments. It's often put down to pressure, a lack of practice, or even just plain bad luck. While this story's match wasn't decided by penalties, the 1966 win is a rare highlight in a history often marked by close calls and heartbreak, including some famous shootout losses.

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