‘I wanted to take the penalty’ -- Jack Grealish hits back at Roy Keane
The players have been incredible to work with and tonight is going to be extremely difficult of course and you have to feel that disappointment because the opportunities to win trophies like this are so rare in your life
Sebastian Nkrumah Listowell 
England fans were left wondering why Aston Villa ace Grealish didn't take a spot-kick after coming on in extra time, with the attacker coming in for criticism from ITV pundit Roy Keane.
But Jack Grealish has refuted that assertion of Roy Keane and insisted that he wanted to take a penalty in England's final shootout.
The 25-year-old, however, was eager to take a penalty, tweeting: "I said I wanted to take one!!!!"
"The gaffer has made so many right decisions through this tournament and he did tonight!
"But I won’t have people say that I didn’t want to take a penalty when I said I will.”
But the Aston Villa skipper was quick to back Gareth Southgate's choice of penalty takers.
Grealish's revealing of his desire to take a penalty came after former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane accused him and Raheem Sterling of shirking their responsibilities as senior players.
Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka missed the decisive penalty following misses from Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho.
The Three Lions were beaten 3-2 by Italy on penalties in front of a packed crowd at Wembley on Sunday night.
Gareth Southgate has come under fire for his choice of penalty takers, as well as his second-half tactics in the 1-1 draw.
"I don't want to commit to something longer than I should.
"I never want to outstay my welcome."
When asked further about the winter tournament, he added:
"That feels a million miles away. Am certain that this team can be better and can improve.
"You have seen the young players we have blooded in this tournament and been absolutely fantastic.
"The players have been incredible to work with and tonight is going to be extremely difficult of course and you have to feel that disappointment because the opportunities to win trophies like this are so rare in your life.
"But when they reflect what they have done they should be incredibly proud of themselves," Southgate explains.
The 50-year-old is eager to lead his country into the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and make history for the Three Lions.
