"You have to get that so spot on, or you look idiotic."
We've seen Jorginho frequently convert with his infamous hop, skip and shoot penalty for Chelsea, but this was under the highest of pressure.
Miss and you give the opposition a reprieve. Score and you are the hero by taking your side into the final of the European Championship.
With 66,000 spectators watching on at Wembley, Jorginho kept his cool by slotting in the fifth and decisive spot-kick to put delirious Italy through and send Spain home.
"I think [Italy striker] Lorenzo Insigne said Jorginho should be considered for the Ballon d'Or.