Sunday Mirror – Euro redemption: We’ve done it
The Sunday Mirror leads with England’s “penalty joy” as they reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals after beating Switzerland. Elsewhere, PM Keir Starmer also makes the front page as he’s set to visit all four nations of the UK.
Luke Shaw’s notable reaction after not celebrating with England team-mates
Luke Shaw showed a touch of class in the immediate aftermath of England’s penalty shootout win over Switzerland. As his Three Lions team-mates rushed to celebrate Trent Alexander-Arnold’s winning penalty in Dusseldorf, the Manchester United man headed in the opposite direction – to shake hands with heartbroken Swiss opponents.
Jordan Pickford’s penalty notes printed on bottle land England Euro 2024 semi-final
Jordan Pickford’s water bottle provided all the answers as his Manuel Akanji prediction helped England beat Switzerland on penalties. The Everton goalkeeper saved the only spot kick of the shootout as the Three Lions were faultless from 12 yards. Trent Alexander-Arnold ultimately scored the winner but Switzerland missed their first penalty as the Manchester City centre-half saw his effort saved.
England fans all say the same thing about Bukayo Saka’s England penalty heroics
England fans have been hailing Bukayo Saka ’s “redemption” after dragging the Three Lions into the Euro 2024 semi-finals. The Arsenal forward hauled the Three Lions level just five minutes after Switzerland’s opener. Breel Embolo had given his nation the lead. Saka’s stunning effort found England a foothold, before he then netted in the resultant penalty shootout. It was a full-circle moment for Saka who endured sickening racist abuse after failing from the spot in the Euro 2020 final against Italy.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Editorial 07 July 2024.
Sunday’s front pages are dominated by two stories: Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first full day in office and England beating Switzerland on penalties to book their spot in the Euros semi-final.
Starmer’s first cabinet meeting, Rwanda plans and the UK seeking closer ties to the EU are on the front pages, with the left and right-leaning newspapers having very different views on Starmer’s plans.
