Gary Lineker
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And I don't think he's missed one since.
Has he?
Actually, he missed one a couple of weeks ago for Bayern Munich.
But he's a magnificent footballer.
You're not paid hundreds of thousands in the World Cup.
Trying too hard is probably the issue.
Well, you could say that about all the French players and Spanish players and German players that have won, and Italian players.
I know they're not qualified for the last three World Cups, but that's just a possible excuse, and it's a nonsense.
Players care so much.
That is probably the issue, is that it's this...
Right.
Not lack of belief, but almost trying too hard, which is much more likely.
You talked about Harry missing his penalty and he's paid a fortune to not do his job.
But golfers miss great, you know, golfers miss chances, golfers miss putts, and they're paid fortunes.
Yes.
You know, it's the same in any sport.
It's difficult.
It's quite difficult at that level.
And people are trying to stop you.
You know, goalkeepers and things like that.