England appeared doomed to another disappointing exit at a major tournament. Then it found a late lifeline — again.
Trailing Switzerland by a goal with 15 minutes left, the team needed an improbable rescue, like the one it got Sunday against Slovakia in the European championship’s round of 16. In Saturday’s quarterfinal, salvation came far sooner — five minutes after it surrendered the lead, to be exact.
Bukayo Saka equalized in the 80th minute, then converted his penalty kick during a shootout to propel England back to the Euro semifinals. The young winger helped England top the Swiss 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Düsseldorf, Germany.