Because England were so dreadful at the 2014 World Cup and the European Championships two years ago, they haven’t been involved in a penalty shoot-out since 2012.

They were beaten (obviously) on that occasion by Italy, who eliminated the Three Lions in the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.

England were also beaten on penalties at the World Cup 2006, Euro 2004, World Cup 1998 and Euro 1996.

Gareth Southgate will be desperately hoping his team can avoid another dreaded penalty shoot-out against Colombia on Tuesday night.

However, it’s understood that the players have been practising in training - not that it will prepare them for the real thing - while an order of penalty takers has already been decided.

According to the Mirror, Harry Kane would take England’s first penalty followed by Kieran Trippier, Jordan Henderson, Jamie Vardy, and Dele Alli.

So, that means England’s second top scorer at this summer’s World Cup isn’t one of the first five penalty takers on Southgate’s list.

Stones could be required to take a penalty for England

John Stones, who scored twice in the 6-1 win over Panama, is not your typical centre-back. He’s what many people would describe as a ‘cultured footballer’ - a player blessed with impressive technical qualities.

This is one of the main reasons why he’s playing under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. He wouldn’t be at the Etihad Stadium if he couldn’t pass the ball and bring it out from defence.

Because of his impressive technique, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Stones is asked to take a penalty for England if one of their knockout matches ends all square.

However, two videos suggest Stones has a rather audacious style when it comes to taking penalties.

Footage shows what he might do

In the summer of 2013, half-a-year after joining Everton from Barnsley in a deal worth £3 million, he did this against Juventus in a pre-season friendly…

And a few months earlier, while playing for Everton’s Under-21 side against Newcastle United, he did this…

Considering he was only around 19/20 years old at the time, you have to admire his confidence.

And because of the type of player he is, you wouldn’t put it past him using the same technique during a penalty shoot-out in a World Cup.

Let’s just hope David Ospina doesn’t see this, eh.