Snapshot · The Louis Theroux Podcast
Lineker's first-ever penalty for England came when England were 2-1 down with 8 minutes left in the 1990 World Cup quarter-final against Cameroon.
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The conversation turns to England's quarter-final exit at Qatar 2022, specifically Harry Kane scoring one penalty then blazing the decisive kick over the bar — with Lineker joking it 'went into orbit.' Theroux voices the classic armchair fan frustration: you're paid a fortune to do one job, surely you can kick it in the net. Lineker gently pushes back, reminding Theroux that even elite golfers miss putts, that there's a keeper trying to save it, and that the mental pressure at that level is immense. The exchange sets up a broader conversation about nerves and sport psychology that pays off memorably in the next segment.
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