our record is dire to say the least....

England's shootout defeats at major tournaments
1990 World Cup semi-final - lost 4-3 to Germany 2004 Euro quarter-final - lost to Portugal 6-5
1996 Euro semi-final - lost 6-5 to Germany 2006 World Cup quarter-final - lost to Portugal 3-1
1998 World Cup last 16 - Lost 4-3 to Argentina 2012 Euro quarter-final - lost to Italy 4-2