Hart focussed on saving England from Euro exit on penalties

England have a miserable record in shootouts, having been knocked out of six major tournaments on penalties since 1990, including their quarter-final defeat by Italy at the 2012 European Championship.

Hart focussed on saving England from Euro exit on penalties

(Reuters)





The 29-year-old was named in the provisional England squad for the June 10-July 10 tournament and while manager Roy Hodgson will drop three players when he confirms his final 23-man selection on Tuesday, Hart remains his first choice goalkeeper.

"I try to put as much pressure as I can on the (kicker). I realise it is not easy to take a penalty. I try and build as much pressure as I can and be in control as much as I can," Hart said in an interview with the Daily Telegraph.

"I have always had the mentality of thinking what is the best moment (to dive). Of believing in what I am doing. I have got it wrong many, many times but I have always believed I know what they are thinking or what they are going to do."

England face Russia, Slovakia and Wales in Group B of the 24-team tournament in France which starts on June 10.





(Reporting by Ian Rodricks in Bengaluru; Editing by John O'Brien)


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