With all eyes falling on Berlin on Sunday night, Spain claimed a fourth European crown as they secured a thrilling 2-1 victory against England in the German capital.
Embarking on what has been a sensational EURO 24 romp this summer, Spain opened the scoring just second after returning from the half-time break as the red-hot Nico Williams produced a slick finish.
However, although the Three Lions might have drastically struggled to find any kind of fluidity in the final third, second-half substitute Cole Palmer raised hopes of another dramatic comeback with a composed left-foot strike
Desperate to get their hands on a first piece of international silverware since 1966, there was more major tournament heartbreak for England as Spain snatched a stunning late winner.
Falling to their knees as Real Sociedad star Mikel Oyarzabal slide home past Jordan Pickford with just four minutes left on the clock, the questions over Southgate’s future will only intensify.
On a night when Spain got their hands on a fourth European title, we have taken a look at the main talking points from Berlin.
More European heartbreak for England
Suffering infamous heartbreak at Wembley three years ago as they eventually fell to a penalties defeat against Italy in north London, England opened up this summer’s tournament desperate to go one-step further.
However, although Southgate’s superstar squad might have got their EURO 24 adventure underway pencilled in as the standout title contender, the Three Lions are now going back to the drawing board as their 58 years of pain goes on.
Still waiting to claim a first piece of international silverware since their World Cup success way back in 1966, the European giants once again fell short at the final hurdle.
Now suffering back-to-back European Championship heartbreak over the past three years and hit with a monumental phycological blow, Southgate’s side will have questions to answer over the coming days.
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-07-15 13:08:20
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