ENGLAND players were left in shock after 19-year-old Bukayo Saka was given the task of taking a crucial fifth penalty in the Euro final shootout by Gareth Southgate Before his efforts were saved and England triumphed.

Bukayo Saka's penalty kick was saved by Italy present Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Italy, Then won the Euro 202 final penalty shootout 3-2 at Wembley stadium.

But England stars were amazed such a force penalty was placed on Bukayo Saka.

England players were also shocked by their coach Gareth Southgate's already made decision to give Bukayo saka the chance of taking the decisive fifth penalty in their European Championship final shootout loss by Italy.

Saka who was 19, Was only considered a candidate to make Southgate's team on the edge of the tournament, yet was picked to take the penalty ahead of more experienced and good players such as Raheem Sterling and Jack Grealish Because of his improved conversion rate in training sessions.

Team-mates also three their collective arms around Osaka on Monday, by posting numerous messages of support on social media after he was consoled at a dinner party in London.

Some of the England players were amazed by a teenager who had been set in a pressuring situation to determine the outcome of their biggest match in 55 years.