PENALTY FOR LEWANDOWSKI DESPITE MISS

Robert Lewandowski is still Poland’s penalty-taker despite missing in their World Cup opener and is primed to break his tournament duck, coach Czeslaw Michniewicz said yesterday.

The Barcelona predator has plundered 76 goals for his country, but none have come at a World Cup and he had a tame penalty saved in Poland’s 0-0 draw with Mexico on Tuesday.

That put pressure on Poland to beat Saudi Arabia — who stunned Argentina 2-1 in the opening round of games — on Saturday if they are to progress to the last 16 in Qatar.

“When it comes penalties, Robert is still number one,” said Michniewicz. He added: “He feels ready to score for Poland.”

Defender Jan Bednareksaid: “Robert Lewandowski is our captain, he is a striker and wants to score as many goals as he can,” said the Aston Villa player.

In another match today, Tunisia take on Australia.