Former Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid boss, Jose Mourinho has expressed shock over the referee's decision to award England a penalty in their Euro 2020 semi-final triumph over Denmark on Wednesday night.

Mourinho claimed that the referee, Danny Makkelie, will have a restless night after awarding the penalty in extra time, but felt that England deserved to reach the final.

The men's national team of England has not competed in a major final since 1966. Joakim Maehle was adjudged to have clipped Raheem Sterling by the referee, who pointed to the spot.

Although it was evident that Maehle made just minor contact with the Manchester City forward, VAR did not overturn the referee's decision.

Kasper Schmeichel saved Harry Kane's penalty, but he converted the rebound to give England a 2-1 triumph and end their semi-final drought.

Speaking to talkSPORT, Mourinho said;

“Yes, amazing game, but I’m not sure you want to listen to my opinion.

“But I say it the way I see it and I don’t believe the referee is going to sleep well!”

“I say the way I see it, not the way it is. Maybe you don’t like my opinion this time….

“It’s never a penalty. The best team won, England deserved to win. England was fantastic, but for me it’s...READ MORE

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